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What is the connection between Karate-Do, Tibet, and sponsoring a young boy at Tibetan Homes who needs our help?
The answer lies in Karate-Do as a Bu-Do art. The Japanese word Bu Do consists of two characters, or kanji. The common translation of Bu is "martial", with Bu-Do translating as "martial way". The original components of the
character for Bu, however, have a more literal meaning of "to stop clashing weapons". Bu can also be variously translated as "valorous action", courageous
living", or "commitment to justice".
These translations give more depth to the meaning of our
practice of Karate-Do.
The physical aspect of Bu-Do is not the only aspect. Ultimately, any Bu-Do art is more than
simply practical, effective
physical techniques.
These arts are "Ways" in the sense that they are disciplines intended to further the formation of a balanced and mature person.
So we recite a Dojo Kun. We talk about values. We say that
Karate-Do builds character,
and responsibility.
How we respond to injustice and to those in need not only defines us as people and karate-ka - in responding we continue to grow and learn. We continue our
journey on a Bu-Do path that,
ultimately, has nothing to do with physical technique.
R.H.M.
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