“Kata is the origin of karate. If there is no kata, there is no karate! Without kata, there is no martial art instead it is nothing but

primitive street fighting!” Soke Nagamine, Okinawa

Dojo Kun

Makoto no michi o mamoru koto Have devotion in seeking a true way

2013 Clinics Utah Gassuku – Aug 3

rd, 2013 at East Canyon Resort (camping available) between Salt Lake City and

Park City.

Self Defense – August 9th

(6:45 – 8:30 pm). Private self defense clinic. Contact Amanda Nemec if you

would like to attend.

Time for the Olympics? Nope, time for Gassuku! The annual Gassuku (adverse training) is scheduled

for East Canyon Resort in Utah for Shorin-Ryu martial artists who would like to train in the sun (or

rain) on hills and hummocky terrain. Soke will review some hanbo waza and also teach manrikigusari

and self-defense applications focusing on jujutsu. Campgrounds, swimming, and hot tubs are also part

of the training regime at the resort.

Sharon Hausel and Kris Watson wait for the next chair lift at Park City.

When I was a student at the U of U some time ago, I (Soke) spent

considerable time negotiating ski slopes near the East Canyon resort at

Alta, Brighton, Park City, Park City West and Solitude in winters and

prospecting old mines such as the Ontario and Mayflower mines at

Park City in summers. But since those days, things have changed, and

there are now things to do in the summer at the resorts besides visiting

old mines.

A few years ago, Rob and Kris Watson took Sharon and me on a tour of the area. We had a great time

but everything changed over the years. There are now many things to do around Park City before and

BUSHIDO -The WAY of the WARRIOR

SEIYO NO SHORIN-RYU KARATE KOBUDO KAI W. Dan Hausel, Soke & Eric J. Hausel, Soke-Dai

Newsletter of

The Arizona (SEIYO SHORIN-RYU)

Hombu (Mesa, Arizona) Vol.10, no 3; Summer, 2013

after the clinic. Park City is only 48 miles north of East Canyon resort, while Salt Lake City is 30 miles

downhill.

If you can stand the odor and brine flies, take a dip in the Great Salt Lake – everyone should try it once:

it is the 5th

saltiest body of water in the world. For me, the largest open pit mine in the world in the

Oquirrh Mountains west of SLC is my kind of attraction. It’s like a piece of Arizona in Utah. There is

an abundance of shopping, museums, parks, restaurants and other places to visit in the Salt Lake valley.

If you drive from Arizona; Utah has some great national parks in the southern portion of the state. If

you drive from Wyoming – I’m sure there is something to see

along the road but I don’t recall anything, so take a friend to help

keep yourself entertained. If you plan to attend the clinic, contact

Kris Watson for information on fees and camping. We hope to

see you there!

(Right) Local Park City wildlife. (Below) 2012 Utah Gassuku.

2013 JKI National Clinic Seiyo Kai members from Arizona and Wyoming attended the

2013 Annual JKI National Clinic in New Braunfels, Texas.

Traveling with members from our organization made this trip so

much better. In past years, I mostly traveled by myself.

The Arizona group flew out of Sky Harbor to Austin where we

rented a car to drive to New Braunfels, while the Gillette group

drove more than 1,050 miles to Texas (>2,100 miles round trip)

with their Sensei, Kyle Gewecke.

Shihan-Dai Kyle Gewecke from Gillette, Wyoming drags Dai-Shihan Neal

Adam from Phoenix, Arizona using his neck at the 2013 JKI National clinic

The Wyoming members drove non-stop to Texas and then made a detour at Colorado Springs since part

of the town was burning near the Interstate. The drive was the first part of their combat ki test.

Before I retired, I typically traveled to at least one JKI clinic each year. These were scheduled in Texas,

Florida, North Carolina, Maine, Kentucky, Illinois and we even had one at the University of Wyoming

in 1996. But if you like to travel, I

recommend that you do not retire! A few

people who do not know me have the

impression Sharon and I are financially

well off. After all, I found many gold and

gemstone deposits.

Group photo at the JKI clinic in New Braunfels,

Texas. (L-R in back): Chase Cassidy (WY),

Victoria Davis (AZ), Ron Smith (VA), Soke Hausel

(AZ), Kyle Gewecke (WY), Neal Adam (AZ).

(Front row): Ryan Nemec (AZ), Nick Jarvis (WY)

and Brandon Brown (WY). Hanshi Ron Smith has

been my favorite uki at nearly all of the JKI

National Clinics since 1992 and it was a welcome

site seeing him again.

I was one of seven geologists on a discovery team of one of the largest gold deposits ever discovered in

the history of North America (Donlin Creek). The deposit contains more than 43 million ounces of

drilled gold resources (which will increase with more drilling): more gold than was mined during the

123 year history of the Homestake mine. I discovered a new gold district similar to Cripple Creek in

Colorado and led an Australian diamond company to acquire diamond deposits in Colorado and found

more than 400 high-quality diamond targets. Along the way I found some of the larger colored

gemstone deposits on earth – one weighed more than 24,000 carats (imagine that one hanging around

your neck): some I left in outcrop could

easily weigh a million carats and published

several books and articles. Because of

employment rules with Wyoming, I could

not acquire interest in any deposit (or

book) because of conflict of interest

(something that doesn’t seem to affect

Congress).

Another group photo at the JKI clinic with pretty

much the same group and addition of Hanshi Kirby

Roy (LA) between me and Ron Smith.

So, before I left for the JKI clinic, Sharon

shocked me by telling me we are making

just enough money to keep ourselves

below poverty level and just enough so we

cannot apply for food stamps or a free

(taxpayer paid) iphone. And thanks to Obamacare, my insurance premiums and deductable have

increased dramatically – so we may soon be

eligible for food stamps. Thus traveling to JKI

clinics are now considered a luxury for me.

Even so, I’m proud of my martial arts lineage to

Dai-Soke Sacharnoski and JKI and was glad to be

able to make this trip with some of our members

and I think we all had a great time.

Dai Soke Sacharnoski demonstrates one of many ways to

destroy an aggressor’s balance.

At the end of the clinic, most of our members took

the first major step towards mastery of Juko-Ryu

Kijutsu (Combat Ki) and tested for Menkyo

Okuden. Menkyo Okuden basically translates as

entrance to secrets license. The Menkyo grading system is a traditional combat martial arts grading

system. Okuden would essentially be considered as shodan black belt level. So congratulations to those

who took the test and passed, as it is not easy.

The test for Menkyo Okuden is one of toughest

any martial artist will experience. Imagine this, to

prepare for the test, you get choked, strangled,

kicked in the groin, punched in the sternum, and

hung by the neck (to start with); the test can be

downright brutal. After doing this for a few hours,

those who want more can test. The test requires

one to walk down a line of Ki Masters, each who

takes a turn striking each applicant in the throat.

Then they get to walk down the line again and get

kicked in the groin; the chest and so on. The only

way one can fail is to pass out.

Left to right – Bill Durbin (Soke and well known author and

martial arts historian), Ron Smith (Sosai), Soke Hausel and

Geoff Goodwin (Shihan).

Ryan Nemec summed up the experience best when he said he had never been beaten up until this clinic

and could not get out of bed the next day. He thought he might have a fractured rib. Victoria said she

had a bruised sternum and is still taking it easy on push-ups and punches. And then there was Neal (see

photo of Neal in his backyard ‘In the News’). All of the Arizona attendees made it to class Tuesday

night after the clinic. From Wyoming, Chase and Brandon suffered a bit from bruised sternums; Nick

was a little beat up as well, but nothing serious and Kyle had a slight sore throat. All of the Wyoming

people also made it to class on Monday.

I should point out that not all JKI clinics are this brutal, but they will test your skills and endurance.

You can usually train as hard or as light as you and your partner would like at these clinics with the

exception of the Combat Ki. I like to train very hard with Hanshi Ron Smith because I know he can

take a lot and he always gives back in kind. I consider Ron to be a best friend.

As the clinic drew to a close, I had several Ki Masters

as well as Dai Soke Sacharnoski come up to tell me

that all of my students performed exceptionally well

and everyone was quite impressed by their

performance and courtesy. You all did very well!

Ryan Nemec “Outstanding Male Student Martial Artist of the

Year” works on neck muscles with his partner.

Special JKI Hombu awards were presented by Dai-

Soke Sacharnoski. Ryan Nemec was singled out and

presented a national award! Ryan was awarded,

“Outstanding Male Student of the Year” by the JKI

Hombu for efforts in the Arizona Hombu as well as at

the JKI Hombu clinic. Congratulations Ryan!

I was presented “Meijin wa jutsu”. As explained by Dai-Soke Sacharnoski, “Meijin translates to

‘genius’ in martial arts...and this is a very special honor awarded to a select few. It reflects years of

dedication, studies and generally attainment of rank of 10th dan...but only for those 10th dans (and

above) who have shown they have what it takes to go ‘above and beyond’. It is an acknowledgement of

a master of masters”. I can’t say how much I appreciative this recognition.

Interesting Videos on the Internet Florida Merchant goes after shop lifters.

French Martial Artist stops katana with mind control (wonder if he would demonstrate this

technique with a live blade and martial artist who is not his student).

Juko Kai International’s Kirby Roy demonstrates Kijutsu (unfortunately in French – so if you

do not speak French, you can still see some incredible martial arts.

Breaking Boards with one’s head.

Mr. Bean’s Judo Class.

Hombu Email I recently received a couple of interesting emails from Dr. Ernst Arnold

that are worth sharing. Dr. Arnold was a member of the University of

Wyoming dojo for several years while he completed a PhD in chemistry

and received yudansha rank in Seiyo Shorin-Ryu Karate and Menkyo

Okuden rank in Combat Ki. Ernst is one of the brightest people I know

and tends to analyze things others overlook.

Soke! We vacationed at a Beaches Resort in Turks & Caicos last week.

The weather was perfect and I was surprised at how low the humidity was

compared to Maryland. The water was crystal clear, warm to swim in and a beautiful turquoise color.

The sand was the softest white powder.

Early in the morning I would go for a beach run and perform kata in the sand. The soft sand presented

challenges because as you can see in the attached pictures, I would sink 4-6 inches with each step! I

found that your exertion level went way up.

I also worked on the sand at the surf line which is firmer

but would nevertheless ‘break’ under each step and on a

slight slope which presented challenges in balance. I

thoroughly enjoyed this training and would construct a

large sandbox here in Hagerstown to train in if I didn’t

think it would turn into a litter box for every

neighborhood cat!

(Left) Dr. Arnold trains in Nihanchi Nidan (Tekki) kata. (Below).

Sensei Arnold practices Pinan Yondan in the sand.

One day

I was

stopped after training by security who thought I was

ex-military/special forces and I think they were

disappointed when I said I was a chemist. They

remarked that they liked the power and fluidity and it

motivated them.

On another day I was chatting with a couple on the

beach about Zen and they commented that I should

come out in the early morning to meet this powerful

guy doing karate forms. Since I was the only one

doing kata on the beach in the mornings that had to be

me! Overall, this was a fantastic trip and I learned a thing or two more about changing the landscape

where one trains which I would recommend to others to try. If nothing else it would be a good excuse

to vacation at the beach!

Ernst

You’re right Ernst; I’ve practiced martial arts in many places including the outback of Australia and in

the middle of nowhere Alaska. The Alaskan experience was particularly challenging. Imagine three

trillion starving mosquitoes - Soke.

Diet and martial arts, by Dr. Ernst Arnold, Sensei

The information on diet/exercise with the Okinawans in the last newsletter (Spring, 2013) was very

interesting especially the part where you comment: "The research suggests Okinawan longevity is more

a result of life-style choices of Okinawa people; particularly since Japanese people outside of Okinawa

do not show the same increased benefits, and Okinawans who have been Westernized fall prey to the

same health issue issues as Western people."

I just finished a book called Wheat Belly and it confirmed everything a retired researcher I met at a

local watering hole told me about modern genetically modified wheat last Fall. Not only is red meat a

more Western diet but also the vast amount of food we eat that contains wheat. I think not only red

meat but also too much wheat is detrimental to your health especially to individuals with gluten

intolerance. The author makes the case for modern wheat to be a poison to our bodies. I recommend

this book as worthwhile reading. Personally, I'm now more aware of wheat products and focusing more

on foods that do not require labels! My goal this summer is to get my family reduced 50-75% from

wheat products. Just thought you'd like to know.

Ernst

Focus In Martial Arts By Dr. Ernst Arnold, Sensei

Focus. Almost invariably, when a student first starts karate training the instructor admonishes them to

have ‘focus’. I can still remember those lessons myself. My next thought was: “What does it mean to

‘focus’ and why does a student of karate need to focus?” At first, I understood the term ‘focus’, as

applied to karate, to mean to concentrate which means to focus one’s powers, efforts or attention on

karate as well as to have ‘focus’ in ones strikes and blocks. This is a mental/cognitive ability. In other

words, leave everything on your mind at the dojo door and spend the training time ‘focused’ on karate

and to strike and block with emphasis. Do not allow other thoughts to distract you from karate training

but rather ‘focus’ on the task at hand. However, there is more than one definition for the term ‘focus’

and perhaps to concentrate/direct ones attention is one level of interpretation as applied to karate but

perhaps there is more. The Webster’s Online Dictionary (http://www.merriam-

webster.com/dictionary/concentrating) provides several definitions of ‘focus’ (added emphasis):

Right photo – Dr. Taleghani from the Middle

East on a hike with his meditation group.

(1a) a point at which rays (as of light,

heat, or sound) converge or from which

they diverge or appear to diverge;

specifically: the point where the

geometrical lines or their prolongations

conforming to the rays diverging from

or converging toward another point

intersect and give rise to an image after

reflection by a mirror or refraction by a

lens or optical system. (1b) a point of

convergence of a beam of particles (as

electrons).

(2a) focal length, (2b) adjustment for

distinct vision; also the area that may be seen distinctly or resolved into a clear image, (2c) a state or

condition permitting clear perception or understanding <tried to bring the issues into focus>, (2d)

direction <the team lost focus>.

(3) one of the fixed points that with the corresponding directrix define a conic section

(4) a localized area of disease or the chief site of a generalized disease or infection

(5a) a center of activity, attraction, or attention <the focus of the

meeting was drug abuse>, (5b) a point of concentration.

(6) the place of origin of an earthquake or moonquake.

(7) directed attention: emphasis.

Initially, my thoughts about focus were in alignment with

definition #7: directed attention: emphasis. Indeed, this is a

correct interpretation and easy for students to grasp and for

teachers to instruct. However, I have come to understand that

for karate definition #2c “a state or condition permits clear

perception or understanding” is the advanced interpretation for

one to understand how the term focus applies to karate. This is

why.

Right – Hanshi Andy Finley practices directed attention as he strikes his

target.

In my opinion, Karate can be practiced in two basic ways. First, it is a self-defense system that one can

learn and have as a skill. Secondly, it is a Way of life. The difference between those who simply learn

karate as a skill/exercise and those that make karate a Way of life is the ‘focus’ applied. The

practitioner that only reaches to definition #7 may become a technical expert in execution of the

techniques and is consequently a Martial Artisan but the student who achieves definition #2c becomes a

Martial Artist. The supporting evidence for these assertions lies within, for example, the teachings of

Gichin Funakoshi. Reflect back on some of Funakoshi’s teachings. From his 20 precepts:

4. First know yourself, then others.

5. Mentality over technique.

6. The mind must be set free.

Funakoshi is directing the student to train

their mind and sharpen their mental

awareness. Funakoshi is also quoted as

saying: “The ultimate aim of karate lies

not in victory nor defeat, but in the

perfection of the character of its

participants.”

How does one ‘perfect their character’?

From the precepts one can first know

themselves and then others. How do you

‘know yourself and then others’? That

requires a clear understanding and

perception of yourself and others. How does one acquire ‘a clear understanding and perception of

themselves and others’? That requires the ability to see and focus not just as directed attention but also

as a state or condition permitting clear perception or understanding. It is this combined focus which

achieves a state of mushin; no-mind. In this cognitive state of awareness achieved through the practice

of karate the objective is to then attain the same level of complete awareness in other aspects of your

life as per Funakoshi’s precept number 10:

10. Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty.

Accordingly, Karate applies to all things because the same state of cognitive awareness can be applied

to your professional life, relationships, artistic endeavors and anything else one might direct their

‘focus’ upon. Therein lies the power of Karate. It is your choice whether or not you wish to make

Karate a Way of life or merely an exercise. It just requires learning to see with a bit of focus.

Comment by Soke. This past week while practicing kata at 24 hour fitness, an gym member (Rod) who

practices kempo with his son came up to me to talk about martial arts. He mentioned that he achieves a

peaceful mind by training in martial arts and feels it provides him with a positive path, esoteric value,

and ethical and moral direction. What more could one ask for in this life?

Meet Amanda and Ryan Nemec Our dojo is blessed with many wonderful people and here is a little information about two of them.

Ryan and Amanda Nemec

met almost 14 years ago

when attending Northern

Arizona University. Amanda

saw Ryan the very first day

she moved into her new

apartment, and don’t let Ryan

convince you that he

approached her first, because

it’s not true! At that time,

Ryan was playing saxophone

professionally to pay his way

through school, and what girl

can resist a musician? They

have been married for 11

years and have loved every

minute of it.

The Nemecs have been attending the Seiyo Shorin Ryu Hombu since fall of 2012 and really enjoy their

training. When they’re not in the dojo, Amanda is an engineer working on the Apache helicopter at

Boeing.

Ryan was a professional firefighter and paramedic for 8

years and currently is working towards becoming a

certified home inspector. Amanda and Ryan also own

Nemec Photography, which keeps them really busy when

they’re not in the dojo. Amanda is the photographer and

Ryan is the equipment mule. So, just like at home, she

bosses him around at ‘work’ too.

Before joining the dojo, Ryan studied Ed Parker’s Kenpo

in a college club for a year, and then studied Gosoku Ryu

Shotokan for 2 years, also during college. Amanda’s

previous experience was from studying Budokan Karate at a work club for about a year. Neither of the

Nemecs had trained for several years before finding the Seiyo Hombu.

Besides work and spending time in the dojo,

Ryan and Amanda are usually traveling

somewhere fun. Their friends like to joke about

playing the game “Where in the World are the

Nemecs”. They also love camping, cooking,

music, hiking and kayaking. They have two

furry four-legged kids named Mika and Hachi,

who also enjoy hiking and camping! When Ryan

is playing his didgeridoo or lost on a mountain

bike trail, Amanda can almost always be found

with her head in a book. Lately, camping trips

also include kata training in the forest.

Ryan had been talking for

years about getting into a

practice again. He found the

dojo and was going solo for

about a month before

Amanda decided she just

didn’t feel like being left at

home alone anymore. Even

if she did get lots of solo

time for reading. Turns

out… they really love

working together in the

dojo! Most nights they can

be found laughing so hard

they can’t breathe over

something silly that

happened in the dojo, but

don’t be fooled... they’re

always working hard. They

still do work with all the other students in class, and they love all their fellow classmates. But, when it

comes down to it, there’s just nothing more fun than throwing your spouse around on the tatami!

You should also be aware that Amanda and Ryan make some of the best pizza in Arizona! The Arizona

Hombu was recently lucky enough to have a pizza party at the Nemecs for which we all thank Amanda

and Ryan for their hospitality – Soke.

Recent Promotions Martial arts should provide a path to lifelong health and self-esteem. For those outside of Arizona who

have not tested for a long time, you might consider a vacation to hot Phoenix and visit the Arizona

Hombu. We would love to see you again. Congratulation to the following members for promotions

during the past quarter.

Black Belt

Yudansha

Dr. Neal Adam (6th

dan/Dai-Shihan), Paul Williams (1st dan) and Ryan Harden (1

st dan) all received

yudansha promotions.

Yudansha Sho

Destin Barrowes received a promotion to Yudansha Sho (Junior Black Belt).

Menkyo Okuden

Neal Adam, Kyle Gewecke, Chase Cassidy, Brandon Brown, Nick Jarvis and Ryan Nemec all received

Menkyo Okuden promotions at the JKI clinic.

Color Belt

Mudansha

Patrick Scofield (1st kyu), Jasmina Ljubijankic (1

st kyu), Dustin Bailey (1

st kyu), Abraham Barrowes

(3rd

kyu), Ethan Nesbit (2nd

kyu), Nathaniel Nesbit (2nd

kyu), John Kendall (2nd

kyu), Brandon Brown

(2nd

kyu), Jesse Bergkamp (3rd

kyu), Nick Jarvis (3rd

kyu), Adam Bialek (3rd

dan), Amanda Nemec (5th

kyu), Ryan Nemec (5th

kyu), Justin Collins (6th

kyu), Alexis Pillow (7th

kyu), Rick Durfee (7th

kyu),

Janel Durfee (7th

kyu), Harmony Durfee (7th

kyu), Tyler Durfee (7th

kyu), Isobel Gloege (7th

kyu),

Dennis Ingram (8th

kyu), Jess Robinson (8th

kyu), Lauryn Collins (8th

kyu), Aaron Sherman (8th

kyu),

Dave Wallace (9th

kyu), David Castellano (9th

kyu) and Eric King (9th

Kyu).

Certifications. The following members were certified at the Hombu: Adam Bialek (Sai), Amanda

Nemec (Sai), Ryan Nemec (Sai), Alexis Pillow (Sai), Sensei Bill Borea (Sai), Patrick Scofield (Sai) and

Ryan Harden (Sai).

In the News News from Phoenix. Many people reported seeing a strange individual hanging around their

neighborhood in the Phoenix area. So we sent out a photographer to catch a glimpse of this person.

Parents – be sure to cover the eyes of any impressionable children.

(Above) Dai Shihan Neal Adam returned from the Juko Kai Clinic begging for more

abuse. Wouldn’t you love a neighbor like this (I would love to see his workout

equipment all designed and constructed by Neal). (Right) Billy Bob demonstrates

Nebraskan Korn Husker Kobudo Kata.

Neal’s first cousin, Billy Bob, gave a demonstration of Nebraskan

kobudo kata using a Korn Kob pipe, Korn Kob Nitanbo, Korn Kob

Nunchuku, Korn-e Hat and Bib Overall straps as weapons. The kobudo

kata was demonstrated at the Arizona Hombu in Mesa before a shocked

audience. Actually, this is similar to the concept of the Okinawan

people, who developed kobudo using their tools of trade for weapons.

Hopefully, Bill Bob will come up with additional farmer weapons like

Kow Pie Surikens.

It was only about two years ago when we heard from Neal’s 2nd

cousin: Professor Nerd who gave a

Kobudo demonstration using his pencils, pens, belts, nerd glasses, pants and pink underwear for

weapons.

(Left photo – next page) Billy Bob shows weapons including straw hat, Korn Kob pipe, Nebraskan Overalls, and Korn Kob

Nunchuku.

(Below) – Professor Nerd, Dr. Adam’s 2nd cousin from

Arkansas, gave a demonstration of his Nerdja kata at the

Hombu.

We all thank Dr. Neal Adam and his two look alike cousins for the great demos. Rumors are that Neal

has a 3rd

and 4th

cousin who are martial arts plumbers and hoarders. Neal is very creative and was

recently promoted to rokudan (6th

dan) at the Hombu and has been one of my students since about 1989

or 1990.

News from the Middle East. Our associate, Kyoshi Seyed Taleghani from the Middle East sent photos

of his karate classes and mediation group. Taleghani teaches a variety of classes and someday we look

forward to seeing him visit Arizona. Here are some photos of Dr. Seyed Ahmad Taleghani, 8th

dan

Seiyo Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo, 7th

dan Ishhin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo and Zen Ha Kenpo-Ryu

Jujutsu on the following page

Trade Marks Received at the Arizona Hombu A few years ago, we applied for trademarks to protect our martial arts

organization name and icon, and we are excited to announce we received

trademarks for both a few weeks ago. Thus Seiyo No Shorin-Ryu Karate Kobudo

Kai ™ and Seiyo No Shorin-Ryu Karate Kobudo Renmei ™ are protected as well

as our icon.

Dojo Floor I’m looking for suggestions on a fix for the wooden floor in the Hombu. I would like to repair and fill

in gaps between the boards, but I’m also looking for mats that can be used to cover the wooden floor. If

anyone has any experience with mats and flooring, please give me any suggestions you might have -

Soke.

Funakoshi Let the Cat Out of the Bag Anku Itosu and Gichin Funakoshi already let the cat (neko) out of the

bag at the turn of the 20th

century (hmm, that cat doesn’t quite look like a

cat). They told everyone about Okinawan Karate so it’s no longer a secret.

Please don’t keep us a secret either. Bring a friend, family member or co-

worker to visit our Shorin-Ryu dojo or forward a copy of our newsletter to

an associate.

Osu

Remember, it is good manners to use this word often in a dojo. It means

many things including “I understand”, and it is a sign of respect when

corrected or acknowledged by your instructor.

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I come to you only with Karate. My hands are empty, but I fear no man. Should I be forced to defend myself, my honor, or my principles; should it be a matter of right or wrong, life or death - then here

are my weapons, my empty hands - Okinawa Karate Creed