By: Max Roy Fernández Rodríguez.
Somewhat trying to imitate and practice the enormous and unwavering patience that held our teachers to instruct and to which we must learn what we learned and to try as they did and do, transmit his teachings today, but no less alert and reflective combining compassion with dislike, at times we listened to the students that start and even those who have long been in the Dojo, to learn the ancient legacy of providing the Ko Bujutsu Ryu, expressed without conscious and deep analysis, their demands, what they regard as a right to be granted. Their topics and views are diverse, but without the slightest knowledge of the three virtues of spiritual development that are "look" , "accept" and "correct" . Some of their "applications" emerge on the foundation of how to set (as their accommodations) and implemented codes of ethics and rules of discipline in the Dojo. This gives us the exact measure that they know fully, as required by the provisions of Bujutsu and Budo, but we also know that fiber emanating from these hasty spiritual "needs" these baseless claims and these childish cries. Sometimes merciful truce offer in the hope that they meditate and self-correction, in order to reach the desired maturity is needed in the life of a Budoka and grow in them a virtual concept of humility. In our experience, unfortunately we have observed that many of these individuals unable to accept these codes of conduct eventually become genuine apostates of Ryu, clearly demonstrating the poverty of their spirits and their cynical sarcasm towards the legitimate tradition of art that are treated teach.
Generally proclamations revolve around training time should they spend, because for them it is sometimes "too much." A modification and adaptation of the label and duties outside the walls of the Dojo, to complicated and hectic "lifestyle", the cliché of social pressures, their very exclusive home-based care which includes the sublime and comprehensive "devotion" by the wife and children, which apparently shows that they are the only parents in the world, among other justifications arising as a storm hits the good behavior of other students in the membership of a Dojo. There is a controversial subject, which does not want to talk, but given their Foundation training very subtle touch it carefully, it is the reminder of the payment of duties or the contribution students make to the maintenance, ornament, shopping and various activities that must be met in a traditional Dojo, and why not for supply also obvious economic needs of the teacher. It is appropriate to point out and remind these students that this topic of "money" or "payment" is not a matter to be discussed in the Dojo and much less to a teacher or instructor, then as required by this tradition of true Budo is in very poor taste and unacceptable for a teacher, as this may hurt his honor and be to see an offense directed towards Ryu. A teacher does not teach his art and delivers years of effort and dedication, to enrich themselves, but also compared the number of students that selected as his future disciples, it becomes illogical and unrealistic, because the real Bujutsu (Budo) never considered the "money" just over and offered lessons for a teacher Budoka this will never be the main element and that its legacy and instructions are for a matter of duty, not something for personal gain. This is a clarification for those individuals who in addition to his felony believe they can receive instruction as if this were the mandatory teacher because they "pay" a monthly reluctantly. This is totally absurd. It is the spirit that is offered by the student, who provides the opportunity and privilege of the teacher to show your "Kuden" , no monetary amount that students can donate. Objectively this is a test of a spiritual nature that shows their intention and expresses his true feelings and sincerity towards Ryu and his art, not at anyone in particular. While it is recognized that the teacher must also feed his family, but this will never be a requirement by which the advocates. He never asked anything personal, so the receipt will be placed according to their duty and just accept it if it is delivered, kindness and love from those who truly consider their master, the hearts of those who truly appreciate their efforts and unshakeable their basic needs. This decision is an analysis and a personal concept, dignified and confidential, not something that should be made public because doing so would lose the concepts and sacrifice, and their true value. It would be far more meritorious not give "homework" to do it and then promote demands or claims. This is a case in which students must think hard, because when someone becomes an official member of a Dojo, help Ryu health and welfare of teachers is a strict and inviolable responsibilities that they must fully comply.
The theme of family and home, as we have said is an issue that is misunderstood sometimes and others it becomes a shield to protect negligence. Everyone knows that family is the foundation of marriage and man's existence. There is nothing more important and dignified. The history of our art is closely merged and based on the total universality of the concept. The parent organization of our own style because of the love and goodwill that requires the attention of the family. But these obligations should be encouraged each other. It may seem difficult for some to consciousness sometimes claim that the duty of being a family matters budoka and march together in the context of Bujutsu and Budo, so we can say that one begets the other. Many students confuse this, and give priority to one, ignoring the other, this is "to miss the target" to shoot an arrow as they move to one side to the other and vice versa. We know that many of them are the real culprits, especially when in their homes, their close relatives have never known the values \u200b\u200band virtues of Budo, and this ignorance promotes the tendency to devalue, criticize and contradict the members of the immediate family is dedicated to the teachings or receives from a martial art traditional. But no family member has a right to sue Bujutsu practitioner to decrease in its obligations or obviate his priorities for his Ryu, in order to meet their personal needs and justify minimizing the real value of art to unfeeling despotism. No one who professes the Bujutsu and Budo, he loses his family obligations and duties towards them. In both cases this would have the same meaning: dishonor, treachery and a betrayal of love. The input and solution that could offer both emerge from the deep roots of the true feeling of love and this is based on the pedestal of mutual sacrifice that require two commitments, there is no scale to weigh them, and it should not opt \u200b\u200bfor one of two extremes. The balance and the victory was at the center, not the ends. The result obtained define the effort and the authenticity of identity and character of true budoka, even though he acknowledges that his main priority is your loyalty to Ryu.
Social pressures have always existed in the history of humanity, life as we know it is not always pleasant or we could say that almost never in transit through many obstacles that are constantly trying to prevent our harmony, our happiness, our spiritual development, mixed with the material world, when they are crossed and our integrated development we almost unattainable, then our reactions are, first of fear, then we come to reflect and our lives will take strong action to address our concepts of Bujutsu and Budo, or succumb to the hasty determinations of our impulses, then show two paths before us in our lives. As Hiroshi Kato sensei showed us a comment when he said:
"the life lived in the midst of extreme material deprivation creates two types of spirits: a sublime, that honor and abide by discipline. Another low and malleable that constantly picks the area where there is lots of better profit, regardless of what the state honor. " We must come to a reflective understanding which of the two paths will pass.
Students, which we refer to remember that in Daito Ryu (Ryu Ko Bujutsu) or traditional Budo his first duty is to respect and that they should never impose their views to that of a teacher . If you make a mistake at this point, one must accept the correction of this without excuses and without trying to defend themselves. This is the essence of spiritual training of humility and detachment from the self. Students must internalize the teacher's response is the answer final. That their views do not count. Whether they agree or not, their duties are always to remember that the master has its educational purposes, even if they understand or not. Respect forces him to accept. They only have to inquire discreetly into the depths of the concept if necessary, without complaint, without judging and without ever compromising the obedience and humility (two sides of the same coin). Students only have the right to allow the master to take their own decisions and have confidence in their motives. The teacher can make mistakes, yes and no. Yes, because it is human and we all fail. No, because it is the duty of students to accept and support what the teacher does, is not a prerogative to judge but to accept all consequences of their actions, whether good or bad. This is the noblest and highest expression of esteem and respect in Bujutsu (Budo).
traditional code Bujutsu Ryu Ko states that "a Dojo is not just a place of democracy." It is not a local. Is a pure and open heart that summarizes and covers the entire surroundings of the life of a true budoka and therefore a Bujutsu Dojo Ryu Ko demands absolute obedience to the criteria of non-derogable teacher and acceptance. A Dojo is a comfortable and pleasant home where an individual is clothed with a woolly pajamas and slippers to be fully with their accommodations. A Dojo is like the world like life where the constant tests are imposed, purify, solidify and train our spirit. The Daito Ryu teaches this and do not take his teachings and his practice as a pastime, but as something worth deserving and sincere respect all who do not accept this not to be admitted, as being a member of a dojo is a privilege and This must never be forgotten. That privilege must be earned every day, providing discipline and dedication, or offer, not having and showing full respect to our attitude towards the traditions and to the codes of conduct within and outside the walls of the Dojo. Individuals unable to sustain the inherent virtues Ryu as loyalty, humility, courage, honor, simplicity, compassion and the most important provisions of debt and duty, do not deserve to belong to a noble and rich tradition as is the Daito Ryu Aiki Bujutsu. If the interest of those who are accepted in our dojos to receive the teachings of Bujutsu (Budo) is comparable with respect and this contributes to the honor of art and their teachers, Daito Ryu may be a way that they can consider. If your desires are changing, molding, counter, ask for explanations or abolish the established concepts and rules related to ethical codes and disciplinary traditions. Ryu inherent stipulated in the Dojo, we recommend that interested, in other arts or permanently depart this way, so that others with greater humility and nobility of heart to continue.
friendly We can offer answers to the questions of those who show true dedication and his selfless contribution to provide much more than they receive, all for the welfare of Ryu, but we have no obligation to do so who made countless and constant demands and no action objecting to what for centuries past and present down the precepts of the art we practice. Neither will we accept and teach individuals "with their bowls filled" speculating "know" enough about Bujutsu (Budo) to live without to continue training in the ways " Seinshin Tanren" or "Shugyo" . To these individuals never toast or apex of explanation on the philosophy behind the traditions and symbols of Ryu, because we will never in a position that can show a false image or the perception that Daito Ryu Budo in general should give explanations of itself, nor ask for excuses for its traditions, nor justify them in any way for any individual comfort as well ignore the criticism and repeals. (Those were mistakes without knowing made in the past and we acknowledge it, since we pay dearly for our inability and our immaturity). We do not need anyone's approval or knowledge to serve as "silver trays," paying attention to orders and orders those seeking comfortable receiving the teachings without giving the least sacrifice.
We humbly hope to achieve the lofty status that one day we call budokas, without red or mourn for our sins. Those who continue with their feet on the road and the "circle of fire", we know clearly that this privilege teaches and demands that our lives do not belong to us and our feelings are a second priority for the former is the "Giri" .
why we must teach the rules of discipline, together with the traditions of our Ryu, there are topics of debate, and are not subject to the approval or opinion of anyone. They are insufficiently substantiated. The Daito Ryu Ryu Ko Bujutsu is created for men and women warriors of life "is not suitable for people self-indulgent, complex or underhanded cynical attempt to justify their weaknesses, showing to be arrogantly whips in their individualistic and insolvent criteria .
The weakness is a condition characteristic of human beings from birth, perhaps engendered by the genotypes, or a negligent inadequate training in childhood, but the greatness of a man (Budoka) is grown and identity lies in the constant "battle" to make under that exceed these limitations mostly spiritual. One suffers as is necessary, crying as soon as possible, without ignoring the pain, but continuing on the road. That is the true budoka and character, of whom I speak Hideo Hanmura sensei.
This is the true concept that we want to show students to instruct, with many still to eliminate faults, with many errors, but with much more love and perseverance, and it is our great hope that more of them choose this arduous, difficult and profound way, otherwise you will have no value so much effort, your hard work and talent as tested by many men of extreme wisdom and courage who fought and still fight for our art and our Ryu is still in use today. It remains an arduous task, an effort to "Titanic" for the future of Ryu that if demand courage, modesty, wisdom, selflessness and kindness of heart itself, knowing that often sprout new tears in our eyes, together with the sweat and pain that cause severe and corrections training for teachers, but our victories will be materialized in those who are able to continue strong and patient compliance our duty today and settle debts with those compassionate gave us the privilege and honor to be taught in an art which does not belong to us. "If anyone is fertile ground-and honest-to consolidate these ideas will suit us a lot to share with him or her our modest knowledge and be always at your disposal."
The real way goes on tour with our physical eyes and the question Who will cover? But we do our spiritual eyes to see beyond the human limit, and we understand that this is only open our hearts knows the correct and proper cultivation of our spirit.
This depends largely on you. An old and a new generation of real budokas and find their way in time and should be merged to write a beautiful story without ever mediate water between their lives, as taught in the Nisshinkan.
The Daito Ryu Aiki Bujutsu Ko-Ryu Saigo has not dead, or die, we are sure, rather more force charged today. The food that we depend on and perpetuate a greater measure of love and harmony that we are able to grow and provide for the constitution of his noble and wise tradition. The case in which trust, will be the effect of future generations. We must have faith because "faith is the substance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."
Gozaimashita Domo Arigato!
Wednesday April 23, 2003!.
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