MESSAGE SO CLEAR
-A poem by Renshi Tony Pietras-
On wings of a feather he drifts and he glides.
On currents of wind, up above he rides.
Stalking and staring, at prey that he might,
snatch up from the Earth, and take into flight.
His thoughts are so simple, but yet range so high.
After all, his canvas is the endless blue sky.
Like an artist he sketches a picture so clear.
That only few can see, and even fewer can hear.
His message is basic, and almost always misunderstood.
It says listen to your instincts, and you'll always do good.
Break free of the chains of everydays pace,
Search your inner thoughts to find that special place.
Where the mind can run free and the heart can roam,
Where you'll find the message, that freedom is home.
KARATEKAS CREED
Avoid if you can,
Talk if you are able,
Walk away if you may,
But, if you can not...
Bruise before you strain,
Strain before you sprain,
Sprain before you break,
Break before you main!
THE EIGHT POEMS OF THE FISTS
The mind is one with heaven and earth.
The circulatory rhythm of the body is similar to the cycle of the sun and the moon.
The way of inhaling and exhaling is hardness and softness.
Act in accordance with time and change.
Technique will occur in the absence of conscious thought.
The feet must advance and retreat, seperate and meet.
The eyes do not miss even the slightest change.
The ears listen well in all directions.
THE WAY OF THE CHI
Walk with the chi in your feet,
Fight with the chi in your hands,
Think with the chi in your mind,
Love with the chi in your emotion.
THE FIVE PRINCIPALS OF GOJU-RYU
Sound calm mind.
Move quickly.
Clever mind.
Be light in body.
Master the basics.
10 COMMANDMENTS OF GOJU
1. We are proud to be Martial Artists.
2. We shall always practice and study
3. We shall always be quick to seize opportunity.
4. We shall always block soft and hit hard.
5. We shall always be persons of quality.
6. We shall always respect the laws of reality.
7. We shall always be prepared for life and death.
8. We shall always love our parents, teachers, and family.
9. We shall always be true to ourselves, our Martial Arts and our country.
10. We shall always plan our work and work our plan. |