Budo {G}aiku Shishō XVI

武道 詩抄 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

morals respect and 

intelligence; 

make it a thing again

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telegraphing is 

about messages sent;

hide the messages 

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the mind is calm

like a lake stillness; 

be like water

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the calmer you are

the stronger you get;

be mindful my friend 

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seek nothing outside

yourself;

you have all you need

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forget the mistake 

just remember its lesson; 

learn and understand 

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in the din of battle

be of calm heart;

be in harmony with nature

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choose to get angry

or choose to understand; 

choose wisely

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bend like a willow

even an oak has limits;

don't get stuck 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

kata is the key

toward creativity;

cross the barrier 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

kata has limits

when passing to kuro-obi;

let in creativity 

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learn it all

then whittle it down;

create your own quality

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one who lives

by the tongue;

often suffers damage

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to be calm is

to be alert;

presence is paramount 

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a wise person  

once said nothing;

oh how wise

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if you can understand 

you can be calm;

avoidance is good 

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to master a skill

takes a ton of failures; 

be open to mistakes

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

build character

develop greater spirit;

be a warrior 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

strength of body 

strength of will; 

thus a warrior born

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

strength of will and body 

creates inner strength; 

be strong my padawan

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project your will 

into your methodology; 

you will always prevail 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

one day down

this long winding road;

suddenly illuminated 

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persistence trumps 

the power of it;

be like water

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when things clear 

the mind settles; 

mind like water

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when a wave

is an ocean;

enlightenment 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

focus on goals

not people or objects; 

build your character 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

humility is a virtue

demonstrating character;

be the tall bamboo

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be one who listens

observes and thinks;

be such a person 

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simplicity patience

and compassion; 

great treasures

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forge your own path

no matter the obstacles; 

be your own person 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

smooth is fast

kata are hard;

is something amiss 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

Chikai-no-hiji

nuke method karate;

trigger the cloud

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remain of calm mind

while being alert and prepared;

be of sound character 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

if frustrated 

if angry; 

a teaching moment

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when words fail

actions prevail;

do walk softly

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heed the words

of an angry man;

he's telling you how

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time never diverges

but perceptions do;

be of mindfulness

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

strength of body 

strength of mind; 

choose wisely

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

first be the path

then follow the path;

seek out your dao 

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best learned lesson

to always remain calm;

sign up buttercup 

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when it rains

let it flow;

the sun will shine

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zen is yin

zen is yang;

let zen be zen

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posturing is

a form of communication; 

be mindful the message 

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be mindful

enjoy the moment;

clear the cobwebs