Terminology Int1
BUSHIDO – THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR. These were the codes of behaviour practiced by the Samurai warriors of Feudal Japan. These codes of behaviours are still practiced in modern day Japan. Our four walls have special names and meanings they are: 1. 2. 3. 4.
KAMIZA. SHIMOZA JOSEKI SHIMOSEKI
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Wall of Honour – Behind the Instructors. Behind the students. To the left (Migi) of the Instructor. To the right (Hidari) of the Instructor.
Shoman - The front of the dojo, this is traditionally the northern wall, or the wall opposite the dojo entrance. Joseki - The right side of the dojo. Shimoseki - The left side of the dojo. Shimoza - back of the dojo, opposite the shomen and kamiza Kamiza - Literally the 'seat of gods', this is the position taken up by the instructors and any esteemed guests of the dojo. Nafudakake: - name board where student’s names are hung on the wall displaying rank. Genkan: - Place where you enter a dojo or place your shoes.
DOJO Shomen
Shimoza Fire / Intellect
Wood / Virtue
Embujo Earth / Honesty
Joseki
Shimoseki
Metal / Morality
Kamiza Water / Wisdom
The Bushido Code Bu; Bushi; Bushido;
means martial, Military means warrior, knight means the Way Of the Warrior.
Bushido is the code of moral principles, which the Samurai warriors were required or instructed to observe. It consisted of a few maxims, or basic rules, handed down from generation to generation. There are 7 Codes of Bushido: DK follows the basic concepts taught by the Samurai. In the days of feudal Japan, the Samurai warriors studied and practiced martial arts at a level rarely seen today. They cultivated the disciplines into their lives and became bound by a code of conduct known as
Bushido - the way of the warrior. Bushido is defined by seven codes that were rarely broken for fear of dishonor. We ask all students of DK to strive to comply to these codes: Code of the Warrior 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
COURAGE JUSTICE VERACITY LOYALTY POLITENESS HONOUR BENEVOLENCE
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To To To To To To To
be be be be be be do
brave against all odds. fair to all. truthful at all times. faithful. courteous to all. of high reputation. good and be charitable.
The 5 elements in ancient Japanese thought Following the Chinese tradition, the warriors of Japan were concerned not only with the interplay of two contrasting, basic components of the world, Yin and Yang, but also with the 5 elements, which combined in an infinite number of ways to create all that exists in the world. Otake Sensei elaborated on these aspects of the Japanese warrior’s view of the world. The days of the week are named in accordance with principles of Yin and Yang. The first day of the week is the day of the sun, Sunday, the second is the day of the moon, Monday, and the remaining five days are named after five principal physical elements, as determined by the study of positive and negative principles in ancient times in Asia. These five days are named after five elements: Fire, Wood, Metal, Earth and Water In the harmonious relationship of the five elements, wood will produce fire, and fire will turn wood into ash (that is to say it will produce earth). The earth will produce metal; metal will produce water, and water will produce wood. Wood will break up the earth; earth will soak up water, water will put out fire, fire will melt metal and metal will cut wood. The true content of what has been traditionally called the martial arts is not concerned only with techniques for the killing of people. Much more is involved. The founder of Shinto-Ryu, Choisai Sensei, devised studies aimed at developing mutual harmony and an essentially peaceful co-existence between man and nature and between man and fellow man. This is what he had in mind when he said that the martial arts, must be the arts of peace.
Yin and Yang (Yin = Passive or Negative, Yang = Active or Positive) Throughout South East Asian religion and philosophy, there is a common belief in the natural balance of nature. The philosophy of Confucius and the ancient Buddhist monks developed this understanding and awareness of the natural harmony of the environment to a higher level.
The outer circle represents the universe that contains the Yin and Yang. The curved line dividing the two shows the eternal motion and changing balance between the two . This natural balance or harmony extends to all things in nature. This philosophy teaches that for every action there is a reaction; for each evil there is a good and for each positive there is a negative. One cannot exist without the other. The opposing sides of this delicate balance are called Yin and Yang. The outer circle of the symbol of Yin and Yang represents the universe. The dividing line between Yin and Yang flows in a spiral and is not straight or rigid. Importantly within Yin there is Yang and vice versa.
Zen Zen, as it is known in Japan, was introduced there by Buddhist monks returning from China in the thirteenth century. Zen is a philosophy of thought based on Buddhist traditions, and it follows a discipline that stresses meditation and the direct transmission of teachings from master to student. Attracted by its simple austerity, many Samurai sought to perfect themselves in the study. They hoped in this way to face battle and even death without expressing fear. The aim of Zen is complete control of the mind; to attain a state of enlightenment and a sense of detachment from the physical world. This is achieved by constant meditation and strict self discipline. It is generally claimed that Zen was the foundation of martial arts in feudal Japan. It provided the doctrine of Bujutsu with a theory and a philosophy, and Zen provided the martial artist proper disciplines for developing a strong character and personality.
KAMIZA. SHIMOZA JOSEKI SHIMOSEKI
* * * *
Wall of Honour – Behind the Instructors. Behind the students. To the left (Migi) of the Instructor. To the right (Hidari) of the Instructor.
Shoman - The front of the dojo, this is traditionally the northern wall, or the wall opposite the dojo entrance. Joseki - The right side of the dojo. Shimoseki - The left side of the dojo. Shimoza - back of the dojo, opposite the shomen and kamiza Kamiza - Literally the 'seat of gods', this is the position taken up by the instructors and any esteemed guests of the dojo. Nafudakake: - name board where student’s names are hung on the wall displaying rank. Genkan: - Place where you enter a dojo or place your shoes.
DOJO Shomen
Shimoza Fire / Intellect
Wood / Virtue
Embujo Earth / Honesty
Joseki
Shimoseki
Metal / Morality
Kamiza Water / Wisdom
The Bushido Code Bu; Bushi; Bushido;
means martial, Military means warrior, knight means the Way Of the Warrior.
Bushido is the code of moral principles, which the Samurai warriors were required or instructed to observe. It consisted of a few maxims, or basic rules, handed down from generation to generation. There are 7 Codes of Bushido: DK follows the basic concepts taught by the Samurai. In the days of feudal Japan, the Samurai warriors studied and practiced martial arts at a level rarely seen today. They cultivated the disciplines into their lives and became bound by a code of conduct known as
Bushido - the way of the warrior. Bushido is defined by seven codes that were rarely broken for fear of dishonor. We ask all students of DK to strive to comply to these codes: Code of the Warrior 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
COURAGE JUSTICE VERACITY LOYALTY POLITENESS HONOUR BENEVOLENCE
* * * * * * *
To To To To To To To
be be be be be be do
brave against all odds. fair to all. truthful at all times. faithful. courteous to all. of high reputation. good and be charitable.
The 5 elements in ancient Japanese thought Following the Chinese tradition, the warriors of Japan were concerned not only with the interplay of two contrasting, basic components of the world, Yin and Yang, but also with the 5 elements, which combined in an infinite number of ways to create all that exists in the world. Otake Sensei elaborated on these aspects of the Japanese warrior’s view of the world. The days of the week are named in accordance with principles of Yin and Yang. The first day of the week is the day of the sun, Sunday, the second is the day of the moon, Monday, and the remaining five days are named after five principal physical elements, as determined by the study of positive and negative principles in ancient times in Asia. These five days are named after five elements: Fire, Wood, Metal, Earth and Water In the harmonious relationship of the five elements, wood will produce fire, and fire will turn wood into ash (that is to say it will produce earth). The earth will produce metal; metal will produce water, and water will produce wood. Wood will break up the earth; earth will soak up water, water will put out fire, fire will melt metal and metal will cut wood. The true content of what has been traditionally called the martial arts is not concerned only with techniques for the killing of people. Much more is involved. The founder of Shinto-Ryu, Choisai Sensei, devised studies aimed at developing mutual harmony and an essentially peaceful co-existence between man and nature and between man and fellow man. This is what he had in mind when he said that the martial arts, must be the arts of peace.
Yin and Yang (Yin = Passive or Negative, Yang = Active or Positive) Throughout South East Asian religion and philosophy, there is a common belief in the natural balance of nature. The philosophy of Confucius and the ancient Buddhist monks developed this understanding and awareness of the natural harmony of the environment to a higher level.
The outer circle represents the universe that contains the Yin and Yang. The curved line dividing the two shows the eternal motion and changing balance between the two . This natural balance or harmony extends to all things in nature. This philosophy teaches that for every action there is a reaction; for each evil there is a good and for each positive there is a negative. One cannot exist without the other. The opposing sides of this delicate balance are called Yin and Yang. The outer circle of the symbol of Yin and Yang represents the universe. The dividing line between Yin and Yang flows in a spiral and is not straight or rigid. Importantly within Yin there is Yang and vice versa.
Zen Zen, as it is known in Japan, was introduced there by Buddhist monks returning from China in the thirteenth century. Zen is a philosophy of thought based on Buddhist traditions, and it follows a discipline that stresses meditation and the direct transmission of teachings from master to student. Attracted by its simple austerity, many Samurai sought to perfect themselves in the study. They hoped in this way to face battle and even death without expressing fear. The aim of Zen is complete control of the mind; to attain a state of enlightenment and a sense of detachment from the physical world. This is achieved by constant meditation and strict self discipline. It is generally claimed that Zen was the foundation of martial arts in feudal Japan. It provided the doctrine of Bujutsu with a theory and a philosophy, and Zen provided the martial artist proper disciplines for developing a strong character and personality.
