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Old 07-13-2003, 07:11 PM   #36
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Charles Hill wrote:
Apparently some of the deshi broke that rule, but the Founder's intention as to what he wanted his students to focus on is clear.
Yeah Charles - but then he did ask (apparently with a glint in his eye) whether they won or not.

Pretty well all Budo (and that includes Koryu) are as much into self developement as self defence or fighting. But why do the young men come? Even today it is rare to see anyone come into a martial arts dojo whose primary interest is learn the schools philosophy. The question than becomes why do they stay and practice for many years. I feel that at that point the richness and depth of Budo training has made itself felt.

Peter Rehse Shodokan Aikido
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