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Oriental equipment plays an important
role in Traditional Japanese Karate teachings, and represents
the conservation of the priceless heritage of Martial Arts and
Japanese culture.
Authentic Schools educating in traditional
Japanese styles usually incorporate as much oriental culture into
training as possible. These traditional practices enhance the
authenticity and quality of the Karate training, which adds to
the student’s experience in the most profound & enjoyable
way. And all the while, traditional practice & use of traditional
equipment continues the enduring tradition of timeless Japanese
heritage and cultural history.
Here is a collection of Oriental
equipment used in traditional Japanese Karate:
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Incense
Incense plays a major role in Japanese
ceremony and Martial Arts meditation, adopted by many Asian styles
of self-defence. In Goju Kai, and especially during pre-training
meditation, incense is burnt to relax and clear students’
minds prior to training. Its symbolism is to remind students of
the Karate forefathers who have trained before them. The burning
of incense is essentially a form of offering in respect to founding
philosophies and spirit of the origin of the Art, and to instill
the continued path of the Martial Art.
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Bells
The use of ‘Bells” are
deeply-rooted in traditional Japanese Martial Arts and history.
During times of ancient Japanese combat, bells were used to synchronize
the rhythm & pace of attack, and mortify the opposing enemy
into defeat.
Today, Bells are used in Martial
Arts for a variety of purposes. In Meditation, bells are used
to sooth
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and to aid them in concentrating and in focusing their energy. Additionally,
bells are made use of for the purpose of tapping into more explosive
forms of power, and to assist the Martial Artist to achieve physical
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Dojo
The ‘Dojo’ is a spiritual
& traditional centre of Martial Artist. Most Traditional Dojos
were adorned with the use of antique wood throughout, on the walls
and structural supports, and on the floorboards. Japanese Dojo
walls were traditionally decorated with Kanji strolls & calligraphy,
philosophy, and picture portraits in honor of outstanding Master
Sensei’s. Well-equipped Dojos often contained a diverse and
exotic array of weapons and physical training instruments.
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For the most part, and to this very
day, the Modern Dojo still represents the same fundamental values
as it did in its traditional past. To train in a Karate Dojo is
to project & practice uncompromised honor, respect, and
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discipline. Honor & respect
to the Traditional Masters and Student who have trained prior
to us; honor & respect to continue to better oneself through
deep spiritual commitment and dedication.
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