At Setojuku, Karate is taught in the spirit of "Budo"
(the Way of the Warrior), not as street-fighting system. Our goal is to
pursue the true meaning of living as a human being through Karate.
Practicing our techniques and developing our skills in Karate, are excellent
ways to release daily stress and uplift one's spirit. At the same time,
one will be able to learn how to strengthen one's mind, and learn the
importance of self-discipline.
About Kids' Classes:
The lessons in our kids' classes are conducted in a strict and traditional
manner. However, we also have a warm and positive atmosphere at our Dojo,
so the kids experience intense and challenging lessons while having fun
at the same time.
・"Reigi". . . courtesy.
・"Jizokuryoku". . . endurance.
・"Kiryoku". . . spirit/mental toughness.
・"Jiritsushin". . . sense of independence.
・"Taeshinobu kokoro". . . the heart to bear - perseverance.
In our modern society, kids often do not have the chance to acquire these
five attributes. By acquiring these through Karate, they will become healthier
in both body and mind. Also, they will learn to have self-respect, which
will make them respect others as well.
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"REIGI"(courtesy):
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The laws of honor
(etiquette) are the basis of human communication and behavior. We
try to acquire manners like the ones listed below by practicing
them during trainings:
・ When entering the Dojo (training hall), bow standing.
・ Before and after the lesson, sit in a kneeling position (Seiza)
and bow with appreciation towards Sensei and the Dojo.
・ When called, answer clearly and loudly.
・ Do not cut across in front of others.
・ Remember to keep a suitable distance between yourself and others.
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"JIZOKURYOKU"(endurance):
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When starting Karate,
the first goal we set is to become a "black belt". Kids today are
able to get what they want quickly. But in order to achieve a black
belt in Karate, it takes more than six years of consistent hard
work. There is nothing else like this in the world today that requires
such long hard work. For this reason, when the kids finally get
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"KIRYOKU"(spirit/mental
toughness):
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Today, there are
problems like bullying and truancy at schools. Children, who become
victims of bullying or are truant, lack in "Kiryoku". By learning
Karate, they will be able to acquire the mental toughness necessary
to defend themselves against people who violate their dignity. |
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"JIRITSUSHIN"(sense
of independence):
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Karate is an individual
art. During tournaments, you must fight alone in front of a large
audience. No one will lend you a hand. You must decide everything
on your own. Through this experience, a true independent individual
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"TAESHINOBU"(the
heart to bear - perseverance):
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When it's hot, turn on the air conditioner. When
it's cold, turn the heater on. We live in a comfortable environment
inside the house throughout the year. But in the Dojo, during
the hot summer, kids sweat, and during the winter, some kids get
uncomfortably cold. By accepting natural things as natural (like
summer is hot, and winter is cold), you realize that human beings
do not rule nature, but instead are kept alive by nature.
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