Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Remembering the Eleven Mottos of Sosai Oyama

Here's a mnemonic that might help : CRYSTALLIZE

C Courtesy The Martial Arts way begins and ends with Courtesy. Always be properly and genuinely courteous at all times
R Roasted The nature and purpose of the Martial Way is universal. All selfish thoughts are roasted over the tempering fires of hard training
Y Yen Even for the Martial Arts practitioner, there is the place of money. Yet, one must be careful never to become attached to it
S Stance The Martial Arts way is centred around posture. Strive to maintain the correct Posture at all times
T Ten thousand The Martial Arts way is begun with 1000 days of practice and is mastered after 10,000 days of practice
A Abundance In the Martial Arts, the rewards of a Confident and Generous heart are truly abundant
L Leadership Strive to seize the initiative in all things, at all times guarding against actions stemming from selfish motives
L Lines The Martial Arts begin in a point and end in a circle. Straight lines stem from this principle
I Introspection In the Martial Arts introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation of your actions as an opportunity to improve
Z
Zenith Following the Martial Arts way is like scaling a cliff. It demands absolute and unfaltering devotion to the task at hand
E
Experience The True Essense of the Martial Arts way can only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demands
Zayu no mei juichi kajo by Masutatsu Mas Oyama.

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