Originally Posted by
Duke Meade
Hello Sitton San,
As I read your post it reminded me of my own personal journey studying Bujutsu in Japan. As a foriegner, there were many things I did not not understand at first, but bit by bit I came to understand so many wonderful things.
You have just started, so of course you are not understanding much. Most new students bow in only because they are told to do so , not because they feel to do so. The Dojo does not mean much to them,why would it ?, because someone told them so, right?
I use to think so too, but after much training coming to the Dojo, my charachter changed, I was stronger, more balanced, very focused, timely, spirited,etc.. Then I finally realised why the Dojo and Sensei had become so important too me.
So, at this stage in your training , just stay focused on your Kata and only on your kata and lets see how you will be feeling after 6 months to a year from now.
The things that you are looking for will come in time , and it will come ,but it must be developed through the kata first.
Put your heart into your Kata, strive to make the best kata ever! Be the best partner you can be for the other student. Fight hard!
As my Sensei put it , the way 道, is like your eyebrow, it is always there, you just can not see it!
Sincerely,
Duke Meade