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www.budokanworld.com is the home of Budokan -The House of Martial Ways - a classical Japanese Budo organisation since 1960. BUDOKÃO 1960 - 2022 STRONG IN HAND. KIND IN HEART. The classical budo, or "martial ways" are not combat systems like their forerunner, bujutsu, or "martial arts"; nor are they sports like modern judo, kendo, or karate. They are first and foremost spiritual disciplines, whose ultimate goal, achieved through the most rigorous mental and physical training, is self-realization in the tradition of Zen Buddhism . Donn F. Draeger Classical Budo DAVID PETER PASSMORE 16.04.46 - 23.10.24 A very honourable time was had at the Flag Ceremony, with the help of Sensei Dave Ansell, Sensei Joe Bracone, Sensei Mike Clapham. Hanshi Passmore would have been delighted in the attention and due diligence that what shown by all. Please forgive the delay in the fuller write up of the very memorable day where laughter and some ters were shed. please watch this space. Please can it be noted that the next weekend seminar will be moved to the 27th September 2025. More information to follow. Please email us if you would like anymore information - info@budokanworld.co.uk Budokan Flag Ceremony on 21st June We wish to invite you to Budokan's Ceremony to celebrate, the honour of Hanshi David Passmore at 14:00pm. As many of you are aware, Hanshi has posthumously been honoured with the Hanshi title by the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) and enshrined in their Martial Arts Hall of Fame. On April 30th a Flag Ceremony will be held in his honour in Kyoto Japan. We will be receiving the flag and presenting it to Hanshi’s family on the 21st June at Lymington Sports Centre. To mark this event we will be holding a Seminar featuring two guest Sensei affiliated with Budokan, as well as our own Lymington Sensei Mike Clapham. The event will comprise of Karate, Iaido and Kobudo, as well as the presentation of the the flag. There will be food and drinks at the Chequers Inn after the seminar, for a catch up with old faces. Mat fees are £15, Food at the Chequers is £10 for a Beef Chilli or Vegetarian Curry. Please choose one of the options and let us know. Please make payments to: Budokan UK - 30-54-66 - 17906760 Reference - Flag It would be fantastic to get a good turnout for this event, to celebrate the great honour the DBNK have bestowed upon Hanshi Passmore. It is also a perfect chance to try something new with two Sensei you may have not met before. Please bring Jo and Bokken/Iaito if you have them. Sensei David Ansell – Iaido Dave Ansell started Iaido and Kendo with Vic Cook of the British Kendo Association in 1976, 2 years before Sensei Passmore started iaido. Dave has been fortunate to have trained in Japan for many years and he tries to make annual visits to his teacher, Hanshi Ichimura of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai. He has had the pleasure in demonstrating in the Butokuden, the foremost martial art hall in Japan, in the presence of members of the Japanese Royal family. Dave has had the honour of represented the United Kingdom at international events across America and Europe, including the 1st European Iaido Championships held in Sittard, Netherlands 1993. Currently, Dave holds the grade of Nandan in iaido with the title of Kyoshi and Yondan kendo with the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai. He was also a great friend to Hanshi Passmore. Sensei Joe Braconi – Kobudo Joe Braconi started studying Tenshinkan Karate in 2000 under the guidance of Hanshi Hans Haupt, Chief Liaison Officer for the Western World, in South Africa. In 2006, he participated to a 7 days international seminar in Hasuda-Shi (Japan) at the HQ of Tenshinkan Karate Federation, conducted by Kancho Mamoru Miwa. In 2006, he commenced studying kobujutsu with Ryukyu Kobujutsu Hozon Shinkokai (Eisuke Akamine branch) led by Sensei Marius Madgwick in Boksburg. In 2009, Hanshi Hans Haupt personally trained him on Ryukyu Kobubujutsu Hozon Shinkokai (Inoue Motokatsu branch) and continued training under his guidance and under the Tenshinkan Ryukyu Kobujutsu standards, new and more attractive syllabus. In 2009 he was appointed Tenshinkan Benoni Honbu Dojo Deputy Chief Instructor and taught Karate and kobujutsu until he left South Africa in 2014. He attended international seminars held by Kancho Mamoru Miwa in Denmark and South Africa in 2013 and 2016 respectively. He published a book Karate for over 40, its benefits, he took part to numerous regional, national and international championships placing himself in the top 3 places in kumite and kata. He is a keen adept of Goshin-Jutsu and developed self-defence training for non-martial artists and introduced disarmament of firearms in their training. He provided many free self-defence seminars. He graduated Tenshinkan Karate 5th dan in 2017 in Dundee UK and given the title of Shihan Dai, He joined Budokan 2021 and, while he is still teaching Kobudo and Karate, he is writing a book about the application of the various Sabaki concepts in Tenshinkan karate. In January 2023 he was invited to join the Budokan Shihankai, assuming the title of Shihan. On 25 June 2023 he was accredited with his Rokudan Karate by the Budokan Shihankai for certification later in the year. Please could you reply to this email to confirm your interest in attending. Further details will be published in the build up to June. for more information email: info@budokanworld.com Saturday 29th March 2024 Lymington Dojo Kyoshi Darren Waghorn and Sensei Mike Clapham shared the dojo . Both taught two one hour classes. Kyoshi Darren was teaching laido and Sensei Mike was teaching Aikido. Sensei Mike taught four nage waza techniques (projections) Kote Gaishi, Shihonage, Irimi nage and Kaiten Nage. We used the same six attacks for each Nage Waza. Aihamni, Gyakuhamni, Chudan Zuki, Tate Zuki Jodan, Shomen Uchi and Yokumen Uchi. Our focus was not on speed but correct technique such as good maai, ensuring the Uke is off balance, correct breathing and maintaining Zanchin. After the first hour Kyoshi and Sensei swapped students. Sensei second class welcomed back some former students. During this class was back to basics. We started with Ikkyo and then moved on to Kote Gaishi, for both techniques the attacks were Aihamni and Gyakuhamni. We began with Gono keiko (static practice) making sure the Tori was stepping off the line and then attacking the Uke's center whilst encouraging the Uke to blend with the Tori all of the techniques were practiced Omote and Ura. The main emphasis for both groups in the iaido training was the four building blocks of iai, namely nukitsuke, furikaburi & kirioroshi, chiburi and noto. Practicing these individually can only improve your iai so far. To take it up to the next level these need to be brought together in kata. For the first group this was done by practicing standing versions of the 1st four katas of Seitai iaido. Martial artist must be aware of the surrounding in combat but also in training. An interesting sight for the people watching as a wall was used during Uke Nagashi (the third kata of Seitai) to help the students learn the first part of the kata. The second group, consisting of more senior grades, utilised the first two katas, Yukitzure and Tsuredachi from the Okuden Tachi-waza from Muso Shinden Ryu to practice the building blocks. 2025 is upon us Despite 2024 being a difficult year for the club, we are moving forward in the spirit drilled into us by Saisho Passmore. We have several weekend, one day events planned. These are open to all current and former Budokan members who wish to attend. So dig out your Gi, dust off your weapons and join us on the mat. There will be the usual social gatherings at a local venue after each of the dates. Please keep an eye on the website for any updates, emails will be sent confirming dates and weapon requirements for each session. Saturday 29th March – Training Seminar June 21st – Flag Ceremony & Training with Guest Teachers, a Celebration of Saisho. Saturday 20th September – Training Seminar Saturday 6th December – Training, Gradings and Annual Budokan Christmas Do! There are weekly classes at Lymington Dojo with Sensei Mike Clapham Wednesday and Friday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm If you are interested please email with the address below. for more information email: info@budokanworld.com SENSEIS TIPS We have found that the Sensei's Tips section we launched a good while back now - where does the time go? using local dojo created quite a bit of interest. - So we thought we would post some existing content on various pages highlighted across the site in various locations for all to enjoy. And who better to start this section off, but our good friend of over 35 years now - Kyoshi David Ansell 7 Dan or Chichidan. He accompanied a Budokan team to kyoto in 2008 where we all took part in a World Butokusai staying in a beautiful hotel overlooking this magnificent city. Saisho and Kyoshi Ansell shared a room for 2 weeks and they are still friends to this day. As you will find elsewhere on this site David Ansell helped to host a traditional Open Japanese event with Budokan in Buxton 2011, which was a great success. Toby doing some solo Kata training in Lymington Dojo Toby and Keith doing some Kumitachi training JAPANESE BUDO RESEARCH We publish news stories, schoLarly articles and academic papers from Aikido to Zen in all things Traditional Japanese Budo, that we hope will be of interest to both teacher and student alike. All articles and papers will first appear here on the Homepage. After that they will be posted on the Budo Research page under the name of the discipline or context. When a single discipline reaches 12 or more articles or papers it will be given its own page. All papers are the responsibility of each individual author and do not necessarily reflect the views of budokanworld.com. Just click on any of the links below to read more. ZEN IS NOT BUDDHISM SHORT EVOLUTION OF JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS ON THE PRINCIPLES OF AIKIDO INTERESTING FACTS ON HISTORY OF MARTIAL ARTS TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS V MARTIAL SPORTS ANALYSIS OF KICKING TECHNIQUES IN KARATE PHILOSOPHY AND TOKUGAWA BUSHIDO SAISHO SENSEI'S TIPS ON SOME BASICS Basic Karate Blocking techniques and Deflections. A quick run through of some Aikido Basics Basic Karate Striking techniques Basic Aikido wristwork and handling the Bokken 12 BEST GENERAL BENEFITS OF MEDITATION Meditation has been shown to offer many benefits. Although it’s well known as a technique to reduce stress and anxiety, research shows that it may also help enhance your mood, promote healthy sleep patterns, and boost cognitive skills. Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. The popularity of meditation is increasing as more people discover its many health benefits. You can use it to increase awareness of yourself and your surroundings. Many people think of it as a way to reduce stress and develop concentration. People also use the practice to develop other beneficial habits and feelings, such as a positive mood and outlook, self-discipline, healthy sleep patterns, and even increased pain tolerance. This article reviews 12 health benefits of meditation - ....read more... A JAPANESE GLOSSARY FOR KARATE STUDENTS First they published A Short History of Karate. Now Michael Cowie and Robert Dyson are soon to publish another little gem this year. Budokan has been given a glimpse of their work and you can too by clicking on the image below. And its not that little either! Enjoy. A LINEAGE ALL BUT FORGOTTEN The Yushinkan SHINSEI DOJO There are few martial artists in history who have been able to influence an entire generation of politicians, military personnel, police, educators, and civilians alike. Who’s student’s (if only for a day) talked about their experiences with him in detail nearly seventy years after his death. The first San-Dou-no-Hanshi in history. The “God of Kendo” ( Nakayama Hakudo.

Pilot Info PROTECT AND DEFEND Budokan Shield is a two part program designed by experienced Budokan Black Belt Teachers and Instructors. PROTECT teaches how to place a shield of self protection around an individual and unique woman through observation, intuition and perception training in order to quickly identify possible sources of danger to her and to act decisively, assertively and with confidence within the realms of UK and International Law to bring about a quick resolution to a safer place. PROTECT is by far the greater part of the Budokan Shield pgoram as it is all about using common sense in all circumstances designed to reduce the need for the second part of the program to be triggered and yet to be able to action it in a heartbeat in any circumstance. DEFEND is that part of the Budokan Shield program that provides for physical training to enable each individual woman to preemptively strike first or fight back hard and get to safety. A confident and intentional hard hitting strategy will be enabled from a small number of of strikes taught to each woman tailored to their height, strength and reach to be very effective leading to precision strikes in the vulnerable areas of males. Budokan is an international Japanese Budo (Martial Arts) Organisation founded 62 years ago. It teaches Karate, Aikido, Iaido and Zen meaning Meditation and Philosophy. It manages and operates www.budokanworld.com It has a Black Belt Register of over 250 members. See www.budokanworld.com/blackbeltregister This site hosts the Budokan Library - over 200 pages in text,, audio and video of the entire syllabus required for all its students to get to Black Belt and beyond - available 24/7 to all members. It has a long record of hosting Events, Seminars and Workshops in the UK. TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTORS David Passmore Peter Bush Rob Rohrey Roy Estabrook Darren Waghorne Mike Clapham Keith Molyneux Lymington Toby Mellows Paul Floyd Please take 5 minutes to watch this video and get the background to what PROTECT is all about. So PROTECT is your 360º sub-conscious instinctive antennae filled radar multiplied by your intuition, rationale and your feelings that sense personal danger to you and prepare you for a fight or to flee and not freeze from fear. And you will need to consciously train your aura on a daily basis so that your sense of self protection becomes naturally instinctive and is firmly installed in the hard drive of your sub-conscious mind. Making common sense the first thing we turn to in both public and private situations to reduce the risk of being harmed and/or assaulted with practical and highly effective self defence being the last resort. Common Sense for this purpose means raising your social awareness as the environment you are in has a massive impact on the way you are feeling. A really quick way of doing this is to slow your breathing down. Try it. You suddenly become more aware of your surroundings and more conscious of what you are doing. Here are some practical tips you should be aware of too and should train yourself in every time you go out and about. 1 Know the place you are heading to so if you need to make a quick exit you will know how to do so and quickly. 2 Always know the way home from anywhere you are going to be. 3 Whilst you are there, never leave your drink unattended. 4 Always stay aware of what you are doing and of what is going on around you. 5 Notice changes of behaviour in people - both with you ad around you. 6 If you don’t feel comfortable (take notice) then leave unnoticed and with someone you trust. 7 Never take a cab home from an unknown source. Always get the club, restaurant or pub to recommend one. 8 After you leave was away quietly and confidently so that you do not display the look of a frightened victims in waiting. 9 Do not walk home in the dark. Never walk home on your won in the dark - always go with someone you know and trust. 10 Always walk in well lit areas and as far away from dark alleys, shops recesses, dark places and bushes. 11 Always have your keys ready when you are approaching your parked car. 12 When shopping or walking around generally do not keep both arms busy and try to keep one hand free. And DEFEND is your lightening quick premeditated physical response to an attack with one punch or strike at a precise point on a man that will stop him in his tracks, allowing you to get to safety. And if you don’t train and practice regularly your physical responses of punches and strikes and fast foot movements on a daily or regular basis - you will not be able to strike first explosively with clinical intention in the 15 seconds you have to do so after an attack begins. This is 100% self protection and you will need to learn and retain all of it until it becomes instinctive and does not rely on conscious thought. MALE VIOLENCE ON WOMEN IS GROWING EVERYWHERE 1 out of every 3 Women in the UK now will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime. That’s a staggering 33% of all women. The Global average is 31% - see chart above. And in some countries it is nearly 50%! 80,000 women suffer a rape attack every year in the UK. 45% of women have experienced some form of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. On average 3 women a week in England and Wales are killed by a violent male partner or ex-partner or a male member of her family. Over 90% of attacks on all women will be by someone they know. 4 our of 5 women who fight back manage to get away safely. From September 2022 course participants will also have access to: Budokan Shield Online program where they will review the entire contents of the program whenever they wish to remind themselves of movements and strikes, do some home training and practice their breathing and awareness techniques for improved vigilance. Recommended Reading lists and links to associated material An Anatomy of a breakdown in a relationship UK and International Law on preemptive strikes and their consequences Online Group Forums Quarterly Reviews

12 BEST GENERAL BENEFITS OF MEDITATION Meditation has been shown to offer many benefits. Although it’s well known as a technique to reduce stress and anxiety, research shows that it may also help enhance your mood, promote healthy sleep patterns, and boost cognitive skills. Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. The popularity of meditation is increasing as more people discover its many health benefits. You can use it to increase awareness of yourself and your surroundings. Many people think of it as a way to reduce stress and develop concentration. People also use the practice to develop other beneficial habits and feelings, such as a positive mood and outlook, self-discipline, healthy sleep patterns, and even increased pain tolerance. This article reviews 12 health benefits of meditation. 1. Reduces stress Stress reduction is one of the most common reasons people try meditation. One review concluded that meditation lives up to its reputation for stress reduction (1Trusted Source). Normally, mental and physical stress cause increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This produces many of the harmful effects of stress, such as the release of inflammatory chemicals called cytokines. These effects can disrupt sleep, promote depression and anxiety, increase blood pressure, and contribute to fatigue and cloudy thinking. In an 8-week study, a meditation style called “mindfulness meditation” reduced the inflammation response caused by stress (2). Furthermore, research has shown that meditation may also improve symptoms of stress-related conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, and fibromyalgia (3, 4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source). Summary Many styles of meditation can help reduce stress. Meditation can likewise reduce symptoms in people with stress-triggered medical conditions. 2. Controls anxiety Meditation can reduce stress levels, which translates to less anxiety. A meta-analysis including nearly 1,300 adults found that meditation may decrease anxiety. Notably, this effect was strongest in those with the highest levels of anxiety (6Trusted Source). Also, one study found that 8 weeks of mindfulness meditation helped reduce anxiety symptoms in people with generalized anxiety disorder, along with increasing positive self-statements and improving stress reactivity and coping (7Trusted Source). Another study in 47 people with chronic pain found that completing an 8-week meditation program led to noticeable improvements in depression, anxiety, and pain over 1 year (8Trusted Source). What’s more, some research suggests that a variety of mindfulness and meditation exercises may reduce anxiety levels (9Trusted Source). For example, yoga has been shown to help people reduce anxiety. This is likely due to benefits from both meditative practice and physical activity (10Trusted Source). Meditation may also help control job-related anxiety. One study found that employees who used a mindfulness meditation app for 8 weeks experienced improved feelings of well-being and decreased distress and job strain, compared with those in a control group (11Trusted Source). Summary Habitual meditation can help reduce anxiety and improve stress reactivity and coping skills. 3. Promotes emotional health Some forms of meditation can lead to improved self-image and a more positive outlook on life. For example, one review of treatments given to more than 3,500 adults found that mindfulness meditation improved symptoms of depression (12Trusted Source). Similarly, a review of 18 studies showed that people receiving meditation therapies experienced reduced symptoms of depression, compared with those in a control group (13Trusted Source). Another study found that people who completed a meditation exercise experienced fewer negative thoughts in response to viewing negative images, compared with those in a control group (14Trusted Source). Furthermore, inflammatory chemicals called cytokines, which are released in response to stress, can affect mood, leading to depression. A review of several studies suggests meditation may also reduce depression by decreasing levels of these inflammatory chemicals (15Trusted Source). Summary Some forms of meditation can improve depression and reduce negative thoughts. It may also decrease levels of inflammatory cytokines, which could contribute to depression. 4. Enhances self-awareness Some forms of meditation may help you develop a stronger understanding of yourself, helping you grow into your best self. For example, self-inquiry meditation explicitly aims to help you develop a greater understanding of yourself and how you relate to those around you. Other forms teach you to recognize thoughts that may be harmful or self-defeating. The idea is that as you gain greater awareness of your thought habits, you can steer them toward more constructive patterns (16Trusted Source, 17Trusted Source, 18Trusted Source). One review of 27 studies showed that practicing tai chi may be associated with improved self-efficacy, which is a term used to describe a person’s belief in their own capacity or ability to overcome challenges (19Trusted Source). In another study, 153 adults who used a mindfulness meditation app for 2 weeks experienced reduced feelings of loneliness and increased social contact compared with those in a control group (20Trusted Source). Additionally, experience in meditation may cultivate more creative problem-solving skills (21Trusted Source). Summary Self-inquiry and related styles of meditation can help you “know yourself.” This can be a starting point for making other positive changes. 5. Lengthens attention span Focused-attention meditation is like weight lifting for your attention span. It helps increase the strength and endurance of your attention. For example, one study found that people who listened to a meditation tape experienced improved attention and accuracy while completing a task, compared with those in a control group (22Trusted Source). A similar study showed that people who regularly practiced meditation performed better on a visual task and had a greater attention span than those without any meditation experience (23Trusted Source). Moreover, one review concluded that meditation may even reverse patterns in the brain that contribute to mind-wandering, worrying, and poor attention (24Trusted Source). Even meditating for a short period each day may benefit you. One study found that meditating for just 13 minutes daily enhanced attention and memory after 8 weeks (25Trusted Source). Summary Several types of meditation may build your ability to redirect and maintain attention. 6. May reduce age-related memory loss Improvements in attention and clarity of thinking may help keep your mind young. Kirtan Kriya is a method of meditation that combines a mantra or chant with repetitive motion of the fingers to focus your thoughts. Studies in people with age-related memory loss have shown it improves performance on neuropsychological tests (26Trusted Source). Furthermore, a review found preliminary evidence that multiple meditation styles can increase attention, memory, and mental quickness in older volunteers (27Trusted Source). In addition to fighting normal age-related memory loss, meditation can at least partially improve memory in patients with dementia. It can likewise help control stress and improve coping in those caring for family members with dementia (28Trusted Source, 29Trusted Source). Summary The improved focus you can gain through regular meditation may boost your memory and mental clarity. These benefits can help fight age-related memory loss and dementia. 7. Can generate kindness Some types of meditation may particularly increase positive feelings and actions toward yourself and others. Metta, a type of meditation also known as loving-kindness meditation, begins with developing kind thoughts and feelings toward yourself. Through practice, people learn to extend this kindness and forgiveness externally, first to friends, then acquaintances, and ultimately enemies. A meta-analysis of 22 studies on this form of meditation demonstrated its ability to increase peoples’ compassion toward themselves and others (30Trusted Source). One study in 100 adults randomly assigned to a program that included loving-kindness meditation found that these benefits were dose-dependent. In other words, the more time people spent in weekly metta meditation practice, the more positive feelings they experienced (31). Another study in 50 college students showed that practicing metta meditation 3 times per week improved positive emotions, interpersonal interactions, and understanding of others after 4 weeks (32Trusted Source). These benefits also appear to accumulate over time with the practice of loving-kindness meditation (33Trusted Source). Summary Metta, or loving-kindness meditation, is a practice of developing positive feelings, first toward yourself and then toward others. Metta increases positivity, empathy, and compassionate behavior toward others. 8. May help fight addictions The mental discipline you can develop through meditation may help you break dependencies by increasing your self-control and awareness of triggers for addictive behaviors (34Trusted Source). Research has shown that meditation may help people learn to redirect their attention, manage their emotions and impulses, and increase their understanding of the causes behind their (35Trusted Source, 36Trusted Source). One study in 60 people receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder found that practicing transcendental meditation was associated with lower levels of stress, psychological distress, alcohol cravings, and alcohol use after 3 months (37Trusted Source). Meditation may also help you control food cravings. A review of 14 studies found mindfulness meditation helped participants reduce emotional and binge eating (38Trusted Source). Summary Meditation develops mental awareness and can help you manage triggers for unwanted impulses. This can help you recover from addiction, manage unhealthy eating, and redirect other unwanted habits. 9. Improves sleep Nearly half of the population will struggle with insomnia at some point. One study compared mindfulness-based meditation programs and found that people who meditated stayed asleep longer and had improved insomnia severity, compared with those who had an unmedicated control condition (39). Becoming skilled in meditation may help you control or redirect the racing or runaway thoughts that often lead to insomnia. Additionally, it can help relax your body, releasing tension and placing you in a peaceful state in which you’re more likely to fall asleep. Summary A variety of meditation techniques can help you relax and control runaway thoughts that can interfere with sleep. This can shorten the time it takes to fall asleep and increase sleep quality. 10. Helps control pain Your perception of pain is connected to your state of mind, and it can be elevated in stressful conditions. Some research suggests that incorporating meditation into your routine could be beneficial for controlling pain. For example, one review of 38 studies concluded that mindfulness meditation could reduce pain, improve quality of life, and decrease symptoms of depression in people with chronic pain (40Trusted Source). A large meta-analysis of studies enrolling nearly 3,500 participants concluded that meditation was associated with decreased pain (41Trusted Source). Meditators and non-meditators experienced the same causes of pain, but meditators showed a greater ability to cope with pain and even experienced a reduced sensation of pain. Summary Meditation can diminish the perception of pain in the brain. This may help treat chronic pain when used to supplement medical care or physical therapy. 11. Can decrease blood pressure Meditation can also improve physical health by reducing strain on the heart. Over time, high blood pressure makes the heart work harder to pump blood, which can lead to poor heart function. High blood pressure also contributes to atherosclerosis, or a narrowing of the arteries, which can lead to heart attack and stroke. A meta-analysis of 12 studies enrolling nearly 1000 participants found that meditation helped reduce blood pressure. This was more effective among older volunteers and those who had higher blood pressure prior to the study (42Trusted Source). One review concluded that several types of meditation produced similar improvements in blood pressure (43Trusted Source). In part, meditation appears to control blood pressure by relaxing the nerve signals that coordinate heart function, blood vessel tension, and the “fight-or-flight” response that increases alertness in stressful situations (44Trusted Source). Summary Blood pressure decreases not only during meditation but also over time in individuals who meditate regularly. This can reduce strain on the heart and arteries, helping prevent heart disease. 12. Accessible anywhere People practice many different forms of meditation, most of which don’t require specialized equipment or space. You can practice with just a few minutes daily. If you want to start meditating, try choosing a form of meditation based on what you want to get out of it. There are two major styles of meditation: Focused-attention meditation. This style concentrates attention on a single object, thought, sound, or visualization. It emphasizes ridding your mind of distractions. Meditation may focus on breathing, a mantra, or calming sound. Open-monitoring meditation. This style encourages broadened awareness of all aspects of your environment, train of thought, and sense of self. It may include becoming aware of suppressed thoughts, feelings, or impulses. To find out which styles you like best, check out the variety of free, guided meditation exercises offered by the University of California Los Angeles. It’s an excellent way to try different styles and find one that suits you. If your regular work and home environments do not allow for consistent, quiet alone time, consider participating in a class. This can also improve your chances of success by providing a supportive community. Alternatively, consider setting your alarm a few minutes early to take advantage of quiet time in the morning. This may help you develop a consistent habit and allow you to start the day positively. Summary If you’re interested in incorporating meditation into your routine, try a few different styles and consider guided exercises to get started with one that suits you. The bottom line Meditation is something everyone can do to improve their mental and emotional health. You can do it anywhere, without special equipment or memberships. Alternatively, meditation courses and support groups are widely available. There’s a great variety of styles too, each with different strengths and benefits. Trying out a style of meditation suited to your goals is a great way to improve your quality of life, even if you only have a few minutes to do it each day. With thanks to Helthline ©

OVERMATTER SUCH SAD NEWS ON HANSHI HANS HAUPT It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Hanshi Hans Haupt recently. He was a huge influence on Tenshinkan Karate in Japan and around the world and particularly Joe Bracone, with whom he is pictured here recently. Kindly go Seichin Dojo page for moro info. BUDOKAN GATHERING Top left clockwise to the right. Darren Waghorne 6 Dan receiving his Kyoshi Certificate of Title from David Passmore Sensei. Mike Clapham with part of his group on the day just finishing off Ananko. New Shodan James Bryden working on his stances during the Karate session. Toby Mellows at the beginning of the end of his Juji Nage with his friend and fellow Budokan colleague Keith Molyneux. The classical budo, or "martial ways" are not combat systems like their forerunner, bujutsu, or "martial arts"; nor are they sports like modern judo, kendo, or karate. They are first and foremost spiritual disciplines, whose ultimate goal, achieved through the most rigorous mental and physical training, is self-realization in the tradition of Zen Buddhism . Donn F. Draeger Classical Budo PRACTICAL MEDITATION WORKSHOP TRAINING THE TEACHERS Ptobably one of the most important workshops that Budokan has hosted in recent years took place in the Lymington Dojo recently. For over 50 years Budokan has taught and practice ZAZEN using the simple method of SHIKANTAZA or Just Sitting in a traditional Japanese Budo setting. It has proved to be of immense influence in self-discipline, improved attention span and the ability to concentrate for long periods of their Budo training, including their Zazen - or seated meditation. Budokan students - whether still active or not in their martial arts - nevertheless in the majority of cases continue to practice their meditation regularly as they have found the benefits of meditation (which are well known) help them to manage their emotions as they have grown older in this mad, mad world we are living in today. And this is why we are introducing an online programme to teach yourself Practical Meditation outside of the disciplined world of Japanese martial arts in your own home, with the backup and guidance of experienced long term adherents of meditation made up of the teachers and others attending the workshop. Each participant was provided with a 48 page bound document to take away with them to support their experiences on the day and to help them understand the content in context. Here are a few takeaways that have come in so far........ "For me one of the main takeaways of the Sunday session was, the importance of correct posture and the need to be aware of your posture during your meditation session and to self correct in order to keep a relaxed body to aid breathing correctly." Firstly, as it was a class in how to teach practical meditation, the step away from extending the breath beyond more than a few seconds was interesting, however on reflection unsurprising. It has been many years since this was the focus of my practice and settling on a comfortable rhythm is certainly the key. It feels very personal and I like how you have managed to give it quite a beautiful flow through your thoughts. I think you have put a lot of thought into how the content is constructed and what you have chosen to say and leave implied. It's as simple as breathing, or, it should be! So, "how hard can it be?" We all breath sub-consciously but when we start to think about it things go awry. Getting back to the basics of simply just sitting and breathing was the aim. STRONG IN HAND. KIND IN HEART. Within Budokan our mantra is "Strong in Hand. Kind in Heart." (Kokoro ni Tsuyoi te) and was formulated by Budokan SA many moons ago. But what does this mean to you? For some time, this has occupied my mind quite a bit. So, here goes. "Strong in Hand. Kind in Heart" is a phrase that implies having a powerful, confident demeanour or ability to handle challenging situations while also maintaining a compassionate and empathetic nature towards others. This expression suggests that someone possesses both physical or mental strength, as well as a gentle and generous disposition. It reflects the idea of being able to handle responsibilities and difficult circumstances with determination and effectiveness, while treating others with kindness, understanding, and empathy . Comparing my thoughts on the subject to a few major, main line Japanese martial arts we will see a similar theme. For this I have chosen Aikido (AikiKai Foundation / International Aikido federation), Kendo (All-Japan Kendo Federation), Iaido (All-Japan Kendo Federation), Jodo (All-Japan Kendo Federation), Naginata (All-Japan Naginata Federation), and Shotokan Karate (Japanese Karate Association). Iaido (All-Japan Kendo Federation) It is a "Way" in which practitioners seek to train the mind and body through developing a spiritual appreciation of the relationship between life and death, movement, and stillness. Kendo (All-Japan Kendo Federation) The concept of kendo The concept of kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana (sword) (Koken-Chiai) (KO = associate, KEN = swordsmanship, CHI = wisdom/knowledge, AI = means to love/care for) I have also heard Koken-Chiai meaning "through practicing swordsmanship with others we achieve the wisdom of understanding humanity". The purpose of practicing kendo To mold the mind and body. To cultivate a vigorous spirit, and through correct and rigid training, to strive for improvement in the art of kendo. To hold in esteem human courtesy and honour, to associate with others and sincerity, and to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself. This will make one be able: to love his/her country and society, to contribute to the development of culture, and to promote peace and prosperity among all peoples. Naginata (All-Japan Naginata Federation) To introduce ways of enriching peoples', live through the training and perseverance required in practice and developing manners, commitment, and a will to live in the individual. Training in naginata also develops honesty, integrity, and a sense of what is right. Jodo (All-Japan Kendo Federation) Learning and studying Jodo is in effect training your mind and body. What one learns is not only dexterity of movement, but also development of the spirit. The benefits derived from training are obvious, but the main ones thought to be of the greatest value are: (1) Develop Courtesy, Truthfulness, Sincerity, and Patience. (2) Through regular practice, the body becomes stronger and more active. (3) Through practicing the techniques, posture becomes improved. (4) You gain confidence and have a better sense of judgment in everyday life. (5) Overall, you will have better relationships with others. Aikido (AikiKai Foundation / International Aikido federation) The goal of Aikido training is not perfection of a step or skill, but rather improving one's character according to the rules of nature. Shotokan (Japanese Karate Association) The dojo kun is a five-point statement of principle for the Karate practitioner's conduct: (Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto) Seek perfection of character. (Makoto no michi o mamoru koto) Be sincere. (Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto) Put maximum effort into everything you do. (Reigi o omonzuru koto) Respect others. (Kekki no yuu o imashimuru koto) Develop self-control. To summarise "Strong in Hand. Kind in Heart. " , to me means the notion of having a balanced nature that combines strength, resilience, and assertiveness with compassion, empathy, and benevolence towards others. Darren Waghorne Seasons Greetings Taijiquan, Kanazawa and Zen An interesting article on the relationship between all three by Dr. Wolfgang Herbert, Professor of Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Tokushima, 5th Dan Shôtôkan Karate, Licenced teacher (Japan Wushu Taijiquan Federation) of Yang-style Taijiquan. OUR FIRST EVER UK FEMALE BLACK BELT SANDI GROOM pictured here with her three children was a wonderful Mum and the very first female to be awarded her Budokan Black Belt by Ray Ryan at a weekend workshop in Pembrokeshire in 1976. Read some memories from her son Lee here courtesy of Dave Wills, our first male Black Belt way back then. SO ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO SEND US YOUR MEMORIES OF YOUR BUDOKAN BLACK BELTS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY. PLEASE HELP US REMEMBER THEM. This workshop is also always devoted to taking an in-depth fresh look at the building blocks of our disciplines. This year the theme was Kokyu Nagare - meaning slow breath flow in time to slow or medium movement in a totally relaxed physical and mental way. So the Iaido group were given a close up of “knowing your sword” with all the primary names of each of the parts considered important. Nest up they were given a simple move that required them to perform each of the four building blocks of Iaido - Nukitsuke - Kerioroshi - Chiburi and Noto all in one slow with breathing move. And this was followed by an in-depth look into each one of the four basics of Iaido eventually allowing medium and fast movement to concede with medium and fast breathing. After going through the kata as a whole, the karate group had four sequences of Ananko selected for them which they went through slowly concentrating on sound stances and tsugi ashi - the feet movements mostly found in Sanchin Kata. The out of these four sequences just 2 techniques were chosen for a close up of them in total coordination and timing of breath, movement and stillness. The Aikido group were probably in the best place for this theme to be able to learn to synchonise movement and breathing of two people into one. It is taught primarily to students of the correct skill levels to learn to “copy & ride” the responses of their attack as a prelude to the practise of kaeshi waza - or counter attack knowing this can only be achieved using total muscular relaxation along with the creative imagination of knowing the required route to take to be able to apply kaeshi waza with little physical exertion required. It is this type of precise that illustrates that real power is an expression of soft breathing that allows the pure muscular relaxation required to bring the flow of energy to powerful fruition. After long hours of training it suddenly just happens one day and the most prominent question that follows is “Did I just do That?”. And you can train the brain body synthesis into doing just that more often as progress in this area takes place. The only thing that will prevent it happening is if there is a reversion to a default position of using muscular power once again. 50% OF UK ADULTS SEE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS IN MEDITATION This finding is not new and reveals that people are prepared to use techniques found in meditation and mindfulness to assist them in cases of mild depression and anxiety. And we at Budokan applaud that. However, we see pictures on the right all over the place online encouraging people to try it out. And this posture does not look comfortable at all and comfort is key. It doesn't matter whether you are sitting on a cushion on a floor, on the edge of a seat, your bed, or kneeling on a stool. Your knees need to be below the line of your pelvis - to an angle of 5º/10º depending on your height, which as you can see from the diagram rotates your pelvis forward slightly. This makes the lower lumbar vertebrae a little more concave and the muscles of your lower back a little softer. Which allows you to raise your rib cage in a gentle upswing, making the lower lumbar even more concave. Without moving your shoulders, extend the head slightly forward and then backward until a gentle stop is reached with a natural lowering of the chin. Your thighs should not be at 90º to the upright body or above.

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Apresentando meu filho Daniel para sua primeira lição. UMA PEQUENA HISTÓRIA DAS ARTES MARCIAIS A ferocidade do guerreiro japonês e suas artes de luta fascinaram os ocidentais desde que o Ocidente entrou em contato com eles há mais de 450 anos. No entanto, não foi até o final do século XIX e início do século XX que os ocidentais começaram a praticar qualquer uma das artes marciais japonesas. O JUJITSU foi um dos primeiros, talvez até mesmo o primeiro dessas Artes a ser ensinada no Ocidente e não demorou muito para que a nova Arte e Esporte do JUDÔ de Kano Jigoro começasse rapidamente a ganhar popularidade no Japão e vários praticantes de JUJITSU, incentivados por seus instrutores, mudaram para o JUDÔ de Kano, que embora baseado em métodos básicos de escolas de jiu-jitsu mais antigas, era considerado na época um sistema mais "estruturado cientificamente". Ao mesmo tempo, outros dojos ocidentais de jujitsu seguiram seu próprio caminho, incorporando idéias ocidentais em seus sistemas e, assim, lançando as bases para alguns dos estilos modernos de jujitsu vistos hoje. Mesmo alguns dos dojos mais antigos da Europa foram forçados a mudar para o judô mais moderno e popular, apenas para sobreviver. Isto é o que também aconteceu com nosso Kodokwan dojo aqui na Zâmbia, que foi formado em 1928. Na época de sua formação era o único dojo que praticava JUJITSU e então por volta do início da década de 1940 nosso Kodokwan começou a incluir a prática formal de judô em seu dojo . As escolas tradicionais de SAMURAI JUJITSU ensinavam não apenas uma arte defensiva, mas os currículos compreendiam uma gama muito abrangente de táticas, equipando os expoentes para enfrentar uma grande variedade de situações. Isso está em nítido contraste com as técnicas usadas nas competições modernas de JUDÔ, por exemplo, as técnicas clássicas de jiu-jitsu não foram projetadas para marcar pontos, mas para serem eficazes para aumentar a chance de sobrevivência, permitindo ao oponente uma oportunidade mínima de contra-ataque. Os arremessos eram aplicados de forma que o combatente pudesse quebrar um ou mais membros de um oponente antes de jogá-lo, geralmente após o oponente ter sido atacado com atemi ou golpes no corpo. Quando o oponente estava voando pelo ar, ele foi repentinamente empurrado para baixo de tal forma que, em circunstâncias ideais, ele quebraria o pescoço ou pelo menos feriria seriamente a coluna. Não havia espaço para qualquer erro no campo de batalha ao enfrentar um oponente engajado em COMBAT JUJITSU e não havia regras ou técnicas proibidas na batalha. Samurai no campo de batalha envolvido em "Yori Kumi-Uchi" vestido de armadura, exigia reflexos super rápidos e a máxima autoconfiança em sua técnica. "Zanshin" estava no auge nesta situação de sobrevivência, pois mesmo o menor erro, uma postura desequilibrada ou perda de concentração pode resultar em morte. O uso de Yori Kumi-Uchi era essencial para uma luta eficaz em armadura, pois através disso o guerreiro desenvolvia o equilíbrio, a alavancagem e a mobilidade com os quais preservava sua posição, permitindo que ele usasse Atemi ou Kansetsu-waza para quebrar um membro e arremessar seu inimigo no chão, em seguida, puxe sua lâmina curta e mergulhe-a em seu adversário. Uma lâmina especial, "Yori-doshi", foi usada no quadril direito para esse fim. Por razões óbvias, essas técnicas são proibidas no esporte moderno do JUDÔ e até mesmo no moderno JUJITSU. No JUDÔ, onde a segurança do parceiro em treinamento ou competição é uma questão muito importante, arremessos como "Ippon-seoi-nage" [arremesso de ombro de um braço], são aplicados com o braço do Uke [destinatário da força) em a posição Junte, para maior segurança. Uma característica importante do jiu-jitsu clássico é justamente que muitos arremessos são iniciados com o braço do uke na posição de gyakute. Existem também alguns tipos de arremessos no JUJITSU CLÁSSICO em que ambos os braços do Uke estão travados na posição Gyakute, tornando-o muito mais perigoso, pois torna o Ukemi, [medidas defensivas, como o break-falling] mais difícil, na verdade quando a técnica é executado corretamente, o ukemi se torna quase impossível. Como o ARTISTA MARCIAL CLÁSSICO não era protegido por regras em combate, ele precisava de um conhecimento muito profundo de escapar e usar Ukemi para sobreviver a arremessos que eram aplicados com a intenção de mutilar em vez de marcar um ponto. No entanto, é preciso perceber que quando um arremesso é executado corretamente, com a intenção e velocidade de mutilar ou até mesmo matar, o Ukemi cam fica muito difícil. Portanto, se possível, era melhor escapar usando muitas técnicas diferentes, pouco antes de ser arremessado, sendo algumas dessas técnicas de natureza muito extrema, mesmo estando preparadas para sacrificar uma mão ou cotovelo ou deslocar um ombro, apenas para fugir ser arremessado, não como o SPORT JUDO, onde ser arremessado significa apenas perder um ponto. Desnecessário dizer que alguns JUJITAU RYUHA vieram para se especializar em equipar expoentes para escapar de arremessos logo antes das ações serem iniciadas. No JUJITSU TRADICIONAL não havia tal coisa como um "movimento proibido", as táticas que poderiam ser empregadas incluíam e são, - grappling (kumi), arremesso (nage), além de técnicas para limitar o efeito negativo de um arremesso, contenção (osae ), travando as articulações (kansetsu-waza), engasgando (shime-waza), atacando os pontos vitais do corpo (kyusho-waza), golpes corporais (atemi), chutes (keri), empurrões (tsuki) e golpes ( uchi)- Tive a honra e o privilégio de assistir estes Koryu-Ryha Sensei demonstrarem seu JUJITSU na cidade de Kyoto, no Kyoto-shi Koryu Bujitsu Enbukai [A Reunião de Demonstração de Artes Marciais Tradicionais da Cidade de Kyoto), onde várias escolas de Koryu Bujitsu de todo o Japão se reúnem. para demonstrar suas habilidades. É realmente incrível ver esses velhos JUJITSU SENSEI jogando cada um ao redor, e fazendo ukemi nos pisos de madeira de pinho duro, sem tatames! Tive até a rara oportunidade de treinar por um tempo com o Sensei Arao 5º dan, de Tondabayashi, cidade de Osaka, que na época tinha mais de 60 anos. SENSEI ARAO é MESTRE DE BUDO EM TOMIKI AIKIDO E DAITO-RYU JUJITSU onde praticou no Tennoji Aikikan no centro de Osaka. Finalmente, neste momento gostaria de agradecer também a todos os Sensei, Senpai e Kohai em Takatsuki-shi, Tondabayashi-shi Shimin Taiku-kan Budo Dojo em Osaka, por suportarem este "Zambian kara hen na no Gaijin" (estrangeiro estranho da Zâmbia) por todos esses anos. (c) Jonathan Kruger 22011 - Shihan Kodokwan Judo Jujitsu Zâmbia KODOKWAN DOJO ZÂMBIA Comecei Judô e Jujitsu com meu falecido pai John Kruger 5º Dan Kodokwan Jujitsu e 2º Judô IJF e Kancho Joe Grant Grierson 10º Dan Kodokwan Jujitsu e fundador, Fr Jude McKenna 8º Dan Judo. E Hiromitsu Umino 2º Dan Kodokan Judo e Toshinori Arao Sensei 5º Dan Aiki Jujitsu. Estou envolvido em judô e jiu-jitsu há 35 anos e passei sete anos treinando em Osaka no Japão enquanto trabalhava lá como missionário cristão. Eu trabalho com mais de cem alunos principalmente de jovens carentes e órfãos em nossa comunidade aqui em Kitwe, Zâmbia Kodokwan Judô e Clube de Jujitsu Nas margens do rio Kafue, Kitwe, Zâmbia CAIXA POSTAL 22293, Kitwe, ZÂMBIA. África. Jonathan Kruger, judojonathan1987@gmail.com Frei Jude McKenna 7º Dan com John Kruger 6º Dan As campeãs do Kodokwan Judo Club com Jonathan Todo o clube

1960 - 2021 BUSHIDO E BUDO O CAMINHO DO GUERREIRO Bushidō - (japonês: “Caminho do Guerreiro”) o código de conduta do Samurai, ou Bushi (guerreiro), classe do Japão pré-moderno O CAMINHO MARCIAL Budo – (japonês: “Bu – Martial Faça – o caminho. caminho marcial”) Embora o nome Bushidō não tenha sido usado até o século XVI, a ideia do código se desenvolveu durante o período Kamakura (1192-1333), assim como a prática do seppuku (estripação ritual). Desde os dias do xogunato Kamakura (1185 – 1333), o "Caminho do Guerreiro" tem sido parte integrante da cultura japonesa. A classe militar japonesa medieval foi atraída pelo zen-budismo, pela disciplina exigida em sua prática diária e sua noção de desapego, que serviu bem a cada indivíduo em um nível prático, pois poderia alcançar um estado iluminado que eliminasse o sofrimento – o ponto central. princípio de todo o budismo. Os monges zen ocuparam posições de influência política tanto em Kyoto, onde o imperador e a família governante reinavam supremos, quanto em Kamakura, a nova sede do xogunato, especialmente quando Yoritomo assumiu o título de Seii Taishogun em 1192. Eisai, era um sacerdote Tendai que estudou extensivamente na China e retornou ao Japão em 1192. Ele foi desaprovado pelo estabelecimento Tendai e mudou-se para Kamakura, onde ganhou o apoio do recém-criado Xogunato e montou templos lá e em Kyoto. Eisai era geralmente considerado o responsável pela introdução do Zen no Japão e era politicamente e artisticamente influente. A seita Soto do Zen Budismo foi fundada por Dogen Zenji com a construção do Templo Eihei no que hoje é a Prefeitura de Fukui em 1243. Dogen perdeu os pais muito cedo e foi influenciado pela impermanência das coisas. Ele começou a ensinar Zazen e seu princípio central de Shikan Taza ou meditação sentada como o caminho mais eficaz para o Satori, o que pode significar iluminação pessoal ou auto-realização. Naquela época, a família Minamoto estabeleceu o primeiro governo militar do Japão (bakufu), liderado por um líder hereditário chamado Shogun. No entanto, a obrigação ou dever supremo do samurai era para com seu Senhor, mesmo que isso pudesse causar sofrimento a seus pais. A extensão em que o dever substituiu tudo o mais é talvez melhor exemplificada na história dos 47 rōnin do início do século XVIII. Esses Samurais, que ficaram sem mestre (Rōnin) depois que seu Senhor foi traiçoeiramente assassinado, vingaram a morte de seu Senhor contra as instruções expressas do Shogun e depois foram todos ordenados a cometer seppuku. Durante o período Muromachi (1336-1573) o “caminho do guerreiro” - o Código de Conduta Samurai começou a se tornar mais refinado, adotando atividades diárias selecionadas, ao lado de treinamento marcial, como Zen (que significa meditação), ikebana, a cerimônia do chá , poesia como o poema da morte (escrito por Samurai antes de missões ou batalhas suicidas) e literatura. Os ditos dos servos e senhores da guerra do período Sengoku, como Katō Kiyomasa (1562-1611) e Nabeshima Naoshige, foram geralmente registrados ou transmitidos à posteridade por volta da virada do século XVI, quando o Japão entrou em um período de relativa paz. Em um manual dirigido a "todos os Samurais, independentemente da classificação", Katō afirma “Se um homem não investigar diariamente o assunto do Bushidô, será difícil para ele ter uma morte corajosa e viril. Assim, é essencial gravar bem esse negócio do guerreiro na mente”. Durante o período Edo (Tokugawa) (1603-1867), o pensamento Bushidô foi infundido com a ética confucionista e transformado em um sistema abrangente que enfatizava obrigação ou dever. O Samurai foi equiparado ao “cavalheiro perfeito” confucionista e foi ensinado que sua função essencial era exemplificar a virtude para as classes mais baixas. A obediência à autoridade era enfatizada, mas o dever (“Giri”) vinha em primeiro lugar, mesmo que implicasse em violação da lei. Em meados do século XIX, no entanto, os preceitos do Bushidô tornaram-se a base do treinamento ético para toda a sociedade, com o Imperador substituindo o Senhor feudal, ou Daimyo, como foco de lealdade e sacrifício. O conteúdo preciso do código Bushidō variou historicamente à medida que a classe Samurai ficou sob a influência do pensamento zen-budista e confucionista, mas um ideal imutável era o espírito marcial, incluindo habilidades atléticas e militares, bem como destemor em relação ao inimigo em batalha. Vida frugal, bondade, honestidade e honra pessoal também eram altamente consideradas, assim como a piedade filial, o respeito pelos pais, anciãos e ancestrais. Como tal, contribuiu para a ascensão do nacionalismo japonês após a Restauração Meiji (1868) e para o fortalecimento do moral civil durante a Guerra Sino-Japonesa (1937-1945) e a Segunda Guerra Mundial. A instrução no código foi oficialmente abandonada com a derrota do Japão em 1945. Elementos do código permanecem, no entanto, na prática de artes marciais japonesas e no esporte de luta de sumô. Bushido é muitas vezes referido como a alma do antigo Japão e o espírito do novo. Então considere se você gostaria, a semelhança entre Bushido e Budo. Budo – (japonês: “Bu – Martial - Faça - o caminho - Caminho Marcial”) Como estilo de vida, o Budo é conhecido como o Caminho Marcial A filosofia do Budo foi desenvolvida ao longo do tempo (aproximadamente 400 anos) a partir dos ensinamentos do Bushido Japonês. Os dois conceitos, Bushido e Budo, são fundamentais para o estudo das artes marciais japonesas. Em essência, Bushido é o código de conduta que nós, como praticantes de artes marciais, subscrevemos enquanto aprendemos o caminho marcial. Na minha opinião, é impossível praticar um sem o outro. Miyamoto Musashi disse: “O caminho está no treinamento”. Quando comecei o karatê no final de cada aula, costumávamos recitar as máximas que se esperava que aplicássemos tanto no dojo quanto em nossas vidas cotidianas. Estes eram Etiqueta, Esforço, Respeito e Autocontrole. O estudo das artes marciais requer tanto o aspecto físico quanto o mental. O treino do corpo e o treino da mente. Alcançar o domínio de uma única arte marcial requer uma vida inteira de dedicação e não há como evitar o aspecto físico do treinamento. Costumamos dizer: “Não há ganho sem dor”. No Budokan, esperamos que os alunos treinem tanto no dojo quanto em particular, em casa ou em outro lugar. O desenvolvimento progressivo de habilidades é necessário para atingir o domínio de uma arte marcial e é por isso que avaliamos o progresso de um aluno progressivamente ao longo de cada ano. Os alunos aprendem o básico que devem dominar antes de passar para técnicas mais complexas. …. Voltando então às máximas que recitamos após cada aula e como elas se aplicam ao estudo do Budo. Estes exigem que cada aluno observe a etiqueta do Dojo. Por exemplo, sempre tiramos nossos sapatos ao entrar no Dojo. Costumávamos preparar o dojo lavando o chão no início e no final de cada aula. Curvamo-nos uns aos outros e aos instrutores. Dizemos “por favor, me ensine” no início e “obrigado” ao instrutor no final de cada sessão. Também meditamos por um curto período de tempo no início e no final de cada aula. A questão é por que isso é necessário? Esta é uma manifestação externa de um desejo interior de nos lembrar e mostrar aos outros fora das artes marciais, que temos respeito por uns e pelos outros, pelos instrutores, pelo dojo, por nós mesmos e pelos outros. Não se pode evitar o aspecto físico do treinamento de artes marciais. Você tem que entrar no dojo e suar para alcançar o progresso e é essencial que um aluno dê o máximo de esforço em cada ocasião em que pratica suas habilidades. Este esforço é o que faz o treinamento de artes marciais valer a pena. Os benefícios são, eu diria, evidentes. O exercício é bom para a saúde, ajuda a se livrar de pensamentos negativos e a liberação de endorfinas torna a pessoa mentalmente forte. Não há como negar que a prática de artes marciais pode levar a situações em que os ânimos podem explodir. Os praticantes devem desenvolver autocontrole e aqueles que não caem logo abaixo da estimativa de seus pares e das expectativas de seus professores e instrutores. Ao mesmo tempo em que se envolvem no lado físico do treinamento, os alunos aprendem como controlar sua respiração, como se concentrar no que estão fazendo e no que o oponente está fazendo. Somos ensinados a analisar cada técnica e qual pode ser sua aplicação. Eles também devem envolver a mente. Meditamos para encontrar um equilíbrio em nossas vidas cotidianas e nos livrar de pensamentos e emoções negativas. Nos ensina a focar. Tendo em conta o exposto, devo voltar ao conceito de “Giri”! Giri - pronunciado 'Gidi (já que a maioria dos japoneses não pode rolar o "R"') é um conceito japonês que corresponde aproximadamente a dever, obrigação, justiça e ação correta. Não há palavra equivalente na língua inglesa. Deve ser uma regra muito importante para os praticantes das artes marciais. Este conceito atraiu muito interesse do resto do mundo. O que me preocupa é quantos estudantes de Budo entendem o conceito de Giri e quão poucos regulam suas ações e pensamentos de acordo com o conceito. Giri transcende os limites da ação correta, dever, cortesia, obrigação e pensamento correto – que emanam do Caminho Óctuplo da filosofia budista. Os primeiros alunos do Bushido estudaram o 'kashoki'. São cinco pergaminhos com conteúdo abrangente, incluindo o conhecimento samurai com preceitos morais, o conhecimento das pessoas comuns, os ensinamentos do budismo confucionista, Mencius e outros. Ele contém preceitos morais que explicam aspectos teóricos do Bushido. O quinto pergaminho tem uma definição importante que foi feita por um samurai e, portanto, é a primeira descrição conhecida de moralidade no Bushido. O espírito do Bushido era o Kashoki. O quinto pergaminho fornece que “A essência do Bushidô é: não minta, não seja insincero, não seja servil, não seja superficial, não seja ganancioso, não seja rude, não seja arrogante, não seja arrogante. , não calunie, não seja infiel, esteja em boas relações com os camaradas, não se preocupe excessivamente com os acontecimentos, mostre preocupação uns pelos outros, seja compassivo, com um forte senso de dever”. Ser um bom samurai exige mais do que apenas a disposição de dar a vida." Na minha opinião, este é o Giri. Nos últimos 100 anos, as sociedades modernas encorajaram seus cidadãos a adotar uma doutrina social e política de individualismo e criação de riqueza e acredito que perdemos Giri de vista. E com referência ao Kanji de Bushido e Budo (acima), pode ser o último que desaparecerá, enquanto continuaremos a reverenciar o primeiro. Peter Bush Outubro de 2021

IAN CARD So very sad to hear of the passing of Ian Card from cancer. Here is a picture we have of him taking a class at the notorious but much loved High Rocks Dojo near Tunbridge Wells in 1980. Hello Sensei Just a few words I've put together about Ian who would have been celebrating his 70th Birthday today.....27 June 2020. Hope all is going well with you and the club Best wishes Smudger We started training together at the TA hall in St Johns Road Tunbridge Wells 52 years ago It was hard Karate. Ali was on hand to take the money and to take the splinters out of our feet! We went to various locations to train over the years. One time we were training in London where we both got a lift with all the mats in a transit van we had a hard training session with free fighting Ian caught Ken so hard it broke his sternum after training we went to the pub had a few pints of fullers and then home in the van with Ken who kept telling us not to make him laugh as it hurt Ken made a quick recovery and was back training with us. Ian went to train in other areas enjoying kickboxing, boxing & jujitsu, he was also a bouncer at a night club for a while. But his heart belonged to Budokan. I fought him, I fought with him, I had a good drink with him many times he was my best friend. Your old mate Smudger.... Ian with his soulmate Frances.

A HISTÓRIA DO BUDOKAN POR DOJO ATIVO BUDOKÃO DOJO O primeiro Dojo do Budokan em Westville África do Sul. Cada Dojo tem uma história, especialmente esta construída por Instrutores, alunos e amigos do Budokan em uma antiga pedreira perto de Durban SA. ACESSE A PÁGINA DO DOJO Allan Pert Uxbridge Londres 1980 D Waghorne David Golding Arundel 2020 Ricardo Salmão Sarnia 1960 Ricardo Salmão Ray Ryan Derrick Wridgeway Sede de Westville 1961/2 Dunlop Paul Joanesburgo 1967 Derrick Wridgeway Porta Shepstone 1972 Loek Latagan Knysna 1978 Hugh Sadler Maritxburg 1968 Frank Van Rensburg Montclair 1976 Willie Riddex Belém 1967 Terry Bosch Durban Umbilo 1989 Whitey Pollett Bloemfontenn 1967 Ray Ryan Derrick Wridgeway Sede de Durban 1969 Bob Smith Porto Elizabeth 1968 Rob Rohrey Holanda 1989 Jan Steenkamp Molas 1968 Duplicar DuPlessis Potgieterrust 1968 Mohan/Moodley Durban 1968 David Passmore Sede de Londres 1970 Peter Bush Matubatuba/ Dumall 1980 David Passmore Poços de Tunbridge 1972 David Passmore Sede de Lymington 2004 David Passmore Sede de Wadhurst 1982 David Passmore Sede de Pedras Altas 1975 John Hitchens TV de fim de semana de Londres 1976 Roy Easterbrook Kings College Londres 1980 David Waters Tonbridge 1980 Mahmood Fakrho Bahrein 1982 André Labouchardière 1982 Robie Rowe Madeira de piquete 1983 Peter Morley Hastings 1985 Neil Starks East Grinstead 1987 Keith Wright Uckfield 1990 Nicki Charnick Crowborough 1992 Peter Robinson Croydon 1989 Mike Clapham Southampton 2019 Keith Molyneux Bransgore 2020 D Waghorne David Golding Chichester 2020 Roy Easterbrook Ely 1986 Mick Spellman Hayes 1985 Tony McLaughlin Rickmansworth 1990 Paulo Lázaro Grade 1995 Cobus Calitz Novo Zelândia A confirmar Rob Rohrey Holanda 2020

DEMOMONSTRAION DA EMBAIXADA JAPONESA YANAGI RYU JIU-JUTSU KYUSHIDO DOJO MANUAL CHESHIRE REINO UNIDO SK9 3BP 0843 5070123 Instrutor Chefe CHRIS DAVIES 8º DAN Registrado e classificado no Japão chris@yanagiryu.co.uk Dias e horários das aulas Classe sênior e aulas de instrutor às quartas-feiras 19h00-21h00 Disciplinas Hontai Yoshin Ryu Tensin Ryu Kuki Ryu Chin-Na Qi Gong Armas do campo de batalha Ninpo Ensinamos uma variedade tradicional de armas Samurai Battlefield, bem como técnicas desarmadas de Jiu-Jutsu e suas artes de cura associadas. Essas escolas de treinamento remontam a 1350AD no Japão e 800AD na China como a arte do Ju-Jutsu Chinês – Chin-Na. Oferecemos aulas, cursos e seminários em todo o mundo, bem como através do nosso dojo interativo ao vivo online. Nosso grupo de treinamento em terapia http://www.TotalTherapyTraining.co.uk oferece aulas e instrução nas tradições de cura associadas.