A Book of Five Rings: Thoughts by Dan Preston
A Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi
Thoughts by: Dan Preston, Nidan, Arthur Goju Ryu Karate Dojo
CNGK Association
11/22/2018 Earth Scroll:
“you should not have any special fondness for any particular weapon” M.M. Musashi uses the comparison of carpentry to martial arts, in not just mastering your craft and
tools but in also teaching. A master carpenter would teach his students the proper steps to
assemble a house as a I would teach a student. Teaching them one thing
Consistency over Intensity in Training or How I learned to Love the Ju of
Goju
I grew up in specific period of Karate tradition, before the explosion of MMA and
even before the internet existed. Its now hard to imagine a time where there was hardly
any access to information for a young enthusiast and answers to questions were
delivered in a stern voice from a Sensei in one or two words. Giving everything you had
with a “no pain no gain” attitude was expected at every class and I was more than happy
to smash my fists, feet, arms, elbows and knees in
Thank-you for Support of Children's Wish Fund
The Guelph Open Shiai, in support of the Children's Wish Fund, took place at Centennial C.V.I. (Guelph, ON) on Saturday, November 17th, 2018. Participant came from various cities across Southern Ontario and many karate styles and dojos were represented. Karate practitioners were able to celebrate the Martial Arts in a fun and safe environment where they were able to also support a 'broader picture' in contributing to the charitable organization, Children's Wish Fund of Guel
