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About
Our Dojo and World Wide Association
Our Martial Arts training follows a strenuous physical regiment
combining knowledge of the ancient ways with modern knowledge of
kinesiology, nutrition, sport sciences, and other related methods.
The physical training is coupled with a moral code influenced by
the best of eastern and western culture, emphasizing positive character
development, respect, honor, committment and an obligation to justice. |
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Numerous
individuals and other dojo from around the world affiliate with Kissaki-Kai
Karate-do, together forging the genesis of a modern martial art rich
in history, yet innovative and adapted for the needs of all students
in today's world. |
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To
become a member in our organization, please visit the Kissaki-Kai
Karate-do International website. |
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The
techniques, concepts and principles taught in our programs are reflected
in the name and emblem of our dojo and association.
The
name of the dojo and association, Kissaki-Kai, has a great
significance. The sword was considered to be the `Soul' of the Samurai,
and the blade itself a venerated object of both beauty and deadly
efficiency; a fusion of harmony and function. The Kissaki is the
term for the deadly sharp cutting edge of the very tip. The use
of this term as a name for the karate association was carefully
considered and deliberately chosen, and is representative of those
qualities which distinguish the manufacture of such a blade. Just
as the blade is forged in fire and water, hammered, pounded and
beaten until all the impurities disappear and it is shaped into
perfection, just so is the spirit of the martial artist forged in
the flames of challenge and adversity, tested and reworked time
and time again in the intense workshop of the dojo until such time
as it stands, a new creation, straightforward, bold, keen and flexible,
functional yet something more than it once was, stripped of the
impurities of ego and falsehood. |
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Symbolized
within the emblem the Torii gate signifies the concept
of entering deeply, not being concerned with the amount of things
known, but more with the depth of learning and knowledge to be
gained by a constant striving to reach to the heart. A gate is
something which is an entrance, but one which demands total commitment.
It requires that one must go through to the other side, not merely
peer in from the sidelines. No `half-heartedness' but bold endeavour,
this courage will often be called upon to bolster the spirit in
its journey, as pitfalls and setbacks will continue to test the
traveller.
The
Yin-Yang emblem denotes the concept of balance and harmony. A
constant reminder of the need for clear-sightedness, of temperance
and of an understanding of the wholeness of a situation, a problem
or even an enthusiasm.
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