It more than a sport, it is more than a martial art, it is a way of life
We call my son Kadek, as a second child in Balinese culture. He is 10 years old and likes out-door activities that involve lots of physical energy. As a parent, I let him explore what his interests by supporting activities that he loves to do.
Finally, he found an activity that I personally also like which is Karate. So, he is now joining the club. I am very happy about it as in the club he can express all his creativity. He becomes more discipline, braver and respect people. I will let him experience the Karate training as long as he can stand the training. Hope that he can achieve something good for his own future life.
The word Karate is derived from "nothingness" (mu) of Zen Buddhism. This "nothingness" is freedom from the psychological obstruction of fear coupled with complete ability and disposition to use physical techniques. Mu is the very essence of Karate.
Karate goes far beyond mere fighting techniques. In fact, the word "Karate" represents the essence of the Zen philosophy. It implies the process or act of ridding one's self of one's ego - of attaining a state of mind that is affected by nothing... a state of mind that is, in itself, state of nothingness.
We call my son Kadek, as a second child in Balinese culture. He is 10 years old and likes out-door activities that involve lots of physical energy. As a parent, I let him explore what his interests by supporting activities that he loves to do.
Finally, he found an activity that I personally also like which is Karate. So, he is now joining the club. I am very happy about it as in the club he can express all his creativity. He becomes more discipline, braver and respect people. I will let him experience the Karate training as long as he can stand the training. Hope that he can achieve something good for his own future life.
The word Karate is derived from "nothingness" (mu) of Zen Buddhism. This "nothingness" is freedom from the psychological obstruction of fear coupled with complete ability and disposition to use physical techniques. Mu is the very essence of Karate.
Karate goes far beyond mere fighting techniques. In fact, the word "Karate" represents the essence of the Zen philosophy. It implies the process or act of ridding one's self of one's ego - of attaining a state of mind that is affected by nothing... a state of mind that is, in itself, state of nothingness.
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