Training is everywhere....

Every once in a while, you come across somebody who inspires. Inspires without them really knowing that they do such a thing. I have been lucky, and have trained under three Sensei like this.

Character is regarded by many martial artists as a fundamental development process within any given art.
And yet so many let themselves down when away from the training they partake in.
Heaven knows, I've done it myself.
Character tested regularly and failed many times.

My Dojo Kun.....
It all adds up to Character
Development 

You do have to be open to failure though, because without it, it is impossible for character to develop.

I have been part of clubs and associations and taught Karate to large numbers during seminars and group gatherings, and was even a part of a small private Dojo once; moving on as soon as it no longer felt right to be there.

The schools Children attend from as young as 3 through to 18 do nothing to give the opportunity of failure. No, now all there is are certificates and gold stars for such silly things as simply rocking up on time.
Hardly any wonder that the world is becoming a mess.

But this said, I regularly come across 'adults' whom occasionally show their true colors and really let themselves down, as well as others......

Martial training is not just something to be done in the Dojo, club, school gym or wherever training might take place. It's about weaving it through all aspects of daily life, which of course is where it's real beauty lies.

I was asked the other day if I have ever used my Martial arts training on the street. The person was a bit perplexed when I replied
" I use it every day ".....

The Secret of......

Secrets.....you come across this all the time in martial arts. You'll read statements like ....unlock the secrets of Kata.....or the Secrets of Bunkai.....even of Budo.
The thing is, the people who are selling the 'Secret Idea' are those with the most to gain. Usually there are a series of books or DVDs that of course, You, and Me can buy.
What these salesmen are really doing is showing their vast experience over a number of years in a catalogued form.....

There are no secrets in Karate, only stuff that you haven't come across or discovered yet, realized or had insight of by whatever means.

Martial training and unlocking the secrets therein is quite simple. Keep training and you will discover them.....or not.