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3 Elements of Martial Arts

Patience

Strength  Knowledge

These 9 principles are for the warriors personal development. Take them to heart study the direct and underlying meaning of all 9, indivdually and together. 

 

  • Rin: Strength of mind and body

  • Kyo: Direction of energy

  • Toh: Harmony with the universe

  • Sha: Healing self and others

  • Kai: Premonition of danger

  • Jin: Reading thoughts of others

  • Retsu: Master of time and space

  • Zai: Control of nature

  • Zen: Enlightenment

 

Patience, Strength and Knowlodge.

 

These are more than just words. They are ideas and concepts that go beyond what the dictionary tells us. Think on them deeply. 

 

Knowledge is power. With strength we persevere. Through peseverence we gain knowledge. And thus the cycle continues and builds upon itself.

These 7 virtue are how warriors conduct themselves. Their interactions, their spirit, and their essence is directed and guided by these virtues.

 

  • Rei         Respect

  • Makoto      Honesty

  • Yu          Courage

  • Gi          Rectitude

  • Chu         Loyalty

  • Meiyo       Honor

  • Jin         Benevolence

9 Principles of Bushido

The Warrior's Creed is the oath martial artist live by. It is the driving force of the warrior to be upheld at all times.

 

  • Alone I stand; I shall serve the many without prejudice of any people or things in the world. I shall not seek personal glory.

  • I shall be productive in the quest of achieving sincerity and truth.

  • I shall not be afraid of anything or anyone. Understanding everything in the path..

  • I shall do the right thing at the right time so to have no remorse.

  • I shall defeat all opponents decisively and win only with the least amount of effort as possible. I shall not make a contest of strength..

  • I shall over come bad habits and all temptations around me. Greed and ego shall not stop me on my path to enlightenment.

  •  I shall have knowledge for my food and patience as my breath. I shall have harmony with everything in the universe.

   

 

7 Virtues of Bushido

The Values and Principles of Martial Arts

 

Wilderness Martial Arts teaches and up hold the core values and principles of martial arts. These came about as away for warriors of old to conduct themselves in their daily life on and off the battle field. It is these core beliefs that hold true martial arts to a higher standard and is reflected in the way they carry themself.

Warrior's Creed
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