Two Promises.

Hi guys,

Just sharing some thought here....

During my annual yoga conference and semiar where the instructors are being "re-evaluated" so to speak by senior teachers, I was given these wonderful advice.

1) DO NOT EXPECT FROM YOUR DAILY PRACTICE. Whatever we do, start each practice as the first and last practice, with no expectation. My teacher said, don't think oh, I did this better yesterday, or oh I am more flexible or  stiff today etc. Our mind is like a drunken monkey he said. lol. Needs lots of training to keep it still.

2) DO NOT TAKE CREDIT FOR YOUR PRACTICE. Don't think oh "I " did this and "I " did that.

What the hell is "I " anyway??? he said. Which was funny in a serious sort of way, because it was very true!


Have a great training or practice today!!!!

Om, Osu

Bloom.

"AND THEN THE DAY CAME

WHEN THE RISK TO REMAIN TIGHT IN A BUD

WAS GREATER THAN THE RISK IT TOOK

TO BLOOM."- Anais Nin

I came across this quote while I was visiting the States this year at a small shop downtown NY. I thought it was so sweet and it resonated a little with where we were heading, I felt, as an organization. I don't really like to say organization because often it is misunderstood as it being binding. It actually is not. Just like learning any art, musical instrument, yoga postures etc, we all learn the disciplinary side first. Without the discipline, there would be no real and true interpretation that you can express. It will bring chaos and confusion with out it. I feel very fortunate now to witness people rising from the chaos, which they originally had no control over, and embracing the responsibilities to benefit the whole. 

Interestingly my husband left for NY this morning. The up and coming Branch chief, Raul Dueno organized the trip for Kancho Suzuki. Raul, who has been training a long time and who has watched the birth of Kyokushin karate in New York is taking a step forward showing love of Sosai's Kyokushin Karate. It still astonishes me to this day, to witness how pervasive and influential my father was. It really touches my heart.

An end of a beginning. A beginning of an end.

This year was crazy!

Getting officially married to Suzuki after 17 some years is for one. The ups and downs we shared as family and building , protetcing Kyokushin was always our singular focus.

It was especially challenging when people who have no idea what is going on spread their opinion as if it is truth or blatantly lies about us.

But this also showed us that their take on other's are just as prone to delusional and flailing opinion... Lol.

So I learned to let it slide by. It was also great because it gave people the chance to once again speak to us in person.

It also taught us a great lesson. This whole process gave us the chance to know who we truly are and how we are utterly dedicated to Sosai 's Kyokushin, whether it is by our own choice or not.

I feel time is changing now in Kyokushin. The whole atmosphere is moving towards some form of "conformity". Being fake can only get people so far when something more deep, solid and truthful starts to arise.

Not all is  receptive to this change understandably, as this may not serve their own goal. But taking a step back and re-examining how the work is shifting, I think Sosai is directing it in the way he sees fit.

When things fall apart, there is only but one way- to go back up again, stemming from the same foundation.

I don't know why but I just feel it in the air.

Holiday Season (already????)

Wow how quickly time flies!

The highest knowledge.

Krishna said to Arjuna in one of the verse from the Gita.

"You know Arjuna, although your words are wise, they are not based in Truth. You really should not be grieving for these people you know, because those who are truly wise do not grieve for anyone- either living or dead. "Chapter 2:11.

I felt a lightening bolt strike my imaginary brain!!!! This verse helps me again and again, I stupidly forget you see? But this one verse contains the whole message of....  the most sacred knowledge. Because we are silly it will take me lifetime to fully absorb this and even oversee it most times, something dropped on me today. Change the view point and your world changes.


So, I just wanted to share with you all.... nothing new but it certainly made my day a lot better!

I hope everyone is having a fulfilling and joyous time preparing for the holidays etc....

My take on H.

Hasegawa Shihan.

People mention to me of his reign as the All Japan Champion.

I know that, I am aware. That was the whole bells and whistles of the Union.

Mr.Hasegawa was working for my mother and with her at the first floor office where the administration still takes place today. And so did Terutomo Yamazaki, the first All Japan Champion under Sosai. And there were many others. But other's do not use their title in a way that gets tarnished by their actions.  They certainly protect it and honor it to this day. Which is a contrast to what Mr. Hasegawa is doing, in my opinion.


Many great Kyokushin practitioners went their way and became independent.
And from what I can observe they are so grateful to Sosai and mother because they had to trod and pave the path that never were walked before. They are far more grateful to Sosai than those who still cling to the brand value of Kyokushin and abuse it.

My mother spoke fondly of Hasegawa.
That is why it disappoints us to see him do what he does today.

He was pivotal role for the Union with people. He was in the place to make a difference. And he was aware from the very beginning, not to have certain member's of the Union take part in the core decision making process.  Many advised him of his poor choice and selection but he ignored it.


And perhaps worse is he never seemed to have the gusto to make the change. That let the slime get around every corner and crevasse of what could have been a great concept.

And now for him to hop off to next. Where is the sense of accountability? Where is the responsibility ?

I can go on writing about this but...  There is no point.

Just quickly letting you all know where we stand, watching them.