While they tout their “accomplishments”…do 10,000 tsuki
While they impress you with how long they have “practiced”…do 10,000 men-uchi
For as many hours as they congratulate themselves …stand in kamae
While they argue the politics…sit still and become empty.
While they reach higher and higher for position…bow your head lower and lower.
While they impress you with how long they have “practiced”…do 10,000 men-uchi
For as many hours as they congratulate themselves …stand in kamae
While they argue the politics…sit still and become empty.
While they reach higher and higher for position…bow your head lower and lower.
Let no one define your worth with some imaginary status or title; let it be measured by your devotion to the daily struggles of practice.
By Jason Perna, Old City Aikido
Oh my, what a lovely quote :)
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