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Karate-do: My Way of Life

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Ginchin Funakoshi has been credited with modernizing karate. He is also the first to open a dojo (karate school) in Tokyo. Whether he is actually the father of modern Karate or not is not relevant because he is truly a recognized Grand-Master. This is his story of both his life, karate, and the philosophies the martial artist follows. He also explodes some of the more famous myths that seem to surround karate and other martial arts such as ripping a man's heart out with your bare hands.

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In A Cave

"Even Alone In A Cave A Flower Blooms Beautifully"

Takahashi Deishu (1835-1903)

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Aren't You Lucky?

A poor farmer was returning home from his fields when he found a wild horse. He managed to get a rope around its neck and lead it home.

"Aren't you lucky", said the neighbors.

"Maybe", replied the farmer.

His son tried to ride the horse but he fell off and broke his leg.

"How unlucky!", cried the neighbors.

"Maybe", replied the farmer.

Soldiers came and took away all the young men to serve in the army. Of course, they didn't take the farmer's son because he had a broken leg.

"Aren't you lucky?", said the neighbors again.

"Maybe", said the farmer.

Life is what it is and to want our situation to be different is to fall into the trap of duality. Accept your situation and be happy not wanting it to be better or worse than it is. 

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The Techniques

The Techniques of the Way of Peace change constantly; every encounter is unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally. Today's techniques will be different tomorrow. Do not get caught up with the form and appearance of a challenge. The Art of Peace has no form -- it is the study of the spirit.

Morihei Ueshiba, The Founder of Aikido 

 
New Features

The International Budo Institute is happy to announce new features to this site. As of today registered members can upload a personal photo and expand their personal information to share with other registered members.

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Also, registered members can create a "buddy list" and exchange messages through email. Also, each registered member is able to create their very own blog which all their buddies can view and keep up to date. Perfect for letting everyone know what you are doing or for sharing your opinions on the martial arts and life. When you register and log on you will see a new user menu as shown above which you can navigate and learn the new functionality.

As our mission statement said we wish that The International Budo Institute becomes a community of sharing. It is hoped that these applets help to make that more of a reality. Of course you must register in order to view other members. Registration is free and only takes a moment.

Shihan Henderson 

 
Art of Peace

The Art of Peace begins with you. Work on yourself and your appointed task in the Art of Peace. Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your inner enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter.

Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido

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The International Budo Institute is happy to announce that it is now able to include over 30 video files of basics techniques on this web. For most of the web pages videos of Shihan Henderson performing the techniques will be available. Videos of Katas will also become available. The videos will be uploaded over the next weeks and through the new year so keep coming back. You must be logged-in (creating an acoount is free and easy) to view the videos and related web pages.


 
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