Dojo Life Haiku

- Gyoga Chujo (Kushuu [句集] Collection of Haiku Poems)

DOJO LIFE

open eyes to see

sense of touch to feel;

secret line of balance ⌨️ 🖊🗡 

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elements of nature 

both physical and conceptually; 

no light without dark ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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spiraling actions 

of sun moon and earth 

art of balanced movement ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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one's greatest strength 

to observe and orient;

decide and act quickly ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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fighting is illegal

in legal self defense;

choose actions wisely ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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the enemy is omnius 

ever present and waiting;

thrice prepare and practice ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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as age passes 

after a long journey;

we reach the beginning ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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a strong mind

is a quiet mind; 

let no mind be quiet ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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education is divided 

between Sensei and environment;

let the work begin ⌨️ 🖊🗡 

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a concerted effort 

accomplishment is made; 

always move forward ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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serenity of nature 

a peaceful soul;

be present in life ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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empty the mind

yet be mindful;

be present mind body ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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treat every moment 

as the only moment; 

stay present in now ⌨️ 🖊🗡 

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cultivate stillness

in body mind spirit;  

the way of karate ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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zen is acceptance 

of what lies before you; 

now just do it ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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path of budo

is complex and wide;

one's ultimate goal ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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enter the dojo

where warriors find peace; 

before and after violence ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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cultivate spirit

be a better person;

one of great character ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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healthy dojo 

is egoless dojo; 

be of good character ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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rejoice your strength 

admit your weaknesses; 

a harmonious dojo ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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find joy in life

find your purpose; 

finding  ikigai ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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knowledge and 

understanding; 

internal strength ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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inhaling is soft

exhaling is hard or soft;

dynamic breathing ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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when not practicing 

trigger observation skills; 

learning includes void ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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serving a purpose 

all bottles are good; 

change is inevitable ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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isshinryu karate

one heart way philosophy; 

doing it wholeheartedly ⌨️ 🖊🗡 

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soft to hard

hard to soft maxim; 

more than you think ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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balance ideologies 

system of accountability; 

achieve life balance ⌨️ 🖊🗡

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apply common sense 

and good judgment; 

believe in yourself ⌨️ 🖊🗡