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25.01.2022 Omoiyari Take time to really care about others (Kyoshi Catherine’s interpretation of Kaicho’s meditation lecture. Osu!) We all enjoy having others to care for, and to care for us. But there can be a difference between being thoughtful and caring towards others, and being sincerely thoughtful and caring towards others. In the first instance, caring for others could be viewed as a reciprocal process we might be kind to others and yet expect something in return such as a com...pliment, gratitude or some kind of positive recognition. If we don’t receive acknowledgement of our kindness we may feel annoyed with the person we were being kind to. This is an insincere type of caring which aims to build our own ego and is damaging for relationships. On the other hand, Omoiyari refers only to sincere expressions of kindness and care. With omoiyari, we do not expect anything in return. We are genuinely motivated to care for another person and we do not need to be acknowledged for it. The reward is in the caring and sincere thoughtfulness itself. Kaicho likens Omoiyari to Zazen, where we just sit and don’t expect to reach anywhere or anything. We just sit and the sitting is the purpose in itself. Omoiyari is the same. Taking the time to really care about others is the only purpose and there is no other reason. Next time you are with your family, at the dojo, or in the wider community, think about reaching out to others with kindness and caring. There are many rewards to be gained by sincere thoughtfulness and caring personally, for your family, the Seido community and for the greater community around us. Osu! Kyoshi Catherine

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23.01.2022 Photos of a very special Black Belt grading for Seido Queensland and Seido Australia held at Seido Karate Kazoku Dojo in Sydney, September 2019.

22.01.2022 Congratulations to our south-side Sunnybank dojo for running and completing their very first on-line junior kyu grading and also the first for Seido Queensland. Well done!

20.01.2022 FU GEN JIKKO Let your actions speak for you (Kyoshi Catherine’s interpretation of Kaicho’s meditation lecture. Osu!) There are things we may want to do, but sometimes it is hard to find the time or to motivate ourselves to do them. One way we can seek to promote our actions is to say we will do them. We might proudly state to someone that ‘I will train 3 times a week’ or ‘I will be there to help you whenever you need it’. Stating such things can give us some immediate satis...faction, as though we have already achieved something. It can also promote gratitude from others for the things we say we will do, and receiving their thanks is pleasurable. In reality though, stating our good intentions is not a sincere way to achieve personal satisfaction or receive gratitude from others as nothing has actually been achieved. The biggest problem with stating your good intentions is that you can let yourself and other people down. This can be problematic for any relationship as you might state that you will be available to help a person and yet not do it. Feelings of disappointment are likely which can clearly harm relationships. Self esteem can also be negatively impacted when we place expectations on ourselves that we are unable to rise to. Does this mean we should not have goals and or have good intentions to do things or to help others? Of course not. But we need to think carefully before we make statements of intent. Is this something I can achieve and is this something I really need to share with another person? Is there a better way to show I care than saying I will help someone? Kaicho encourages us to make our actions speak for us, and to make our actions embody our feelings toward others. If we sincerely want to help someone, we will do it. Actions are sincere and non-negotiable. Yet there can be an insincere aspect to words. Words can be stated thoughtlessly, changed or taken back. Furthermore, you can always say sorry which is supposed to miraculously fix any wrongdoing. Clearly it does not. So rather than put yourself in the position to have to say sorry, let your actions speak for you. Your actions will always be a sincere representation of who you are. Osu! Kyoshi Catherine See more

16.01.2022 Hope (by Kyoshi Catherine) Have you ever felt despair? When it feels as though there is nothing to look forward to and things are not going to change for the better anytime soon? Everyone has likely felt this way at some time. Despair may result from a major event like the death of a loved one, or from a seemingly smaller incident. No matter what the event, it will feel like a tragedy if this is the worst thing that has ever happened to you. Now imagine how you might feel if ...the same tragedy you are experiencing is also being experienced by those around you, and is ongoing, lasting months or even years? Sadly, it does not take much imagination. But consider the impact on an individual when the whole of society, and even the world, appears to be in a state of despair? When you feel great despair, and you wonder how things could ever improve, have you ever noticed that sometimes they just do? Despite being aware of sorrow all around you, things just seem to get a little bit better. You are not even aware of this until one day you wake up and feel like something has changed, something is different in a positive way. It now feels that, despite any negative emotions you feel, there is something to look forward to, however small. You might wonder - how can anything possibly be better when the tragedy still exists? How could I possibly feel better when there is so much despair around me? What has changed is that somehow from somewhere, a spark of hope has been ignited. When you were not looking, a glimmer of hope has taken up residence inside yourself. Thankfully, it is human nature to feel hope. It is one of our most useful emotions as hope has the power to override and counteract other human emotions, like despair. Sometimes it is easy to find and the fact that the sun will rise again tomorrow is enough to spark some hope. But sometimes it feels out of our reach and, regardless of any well-intended advice we receive, our sorrow will not shift. We may attempt to nurture hope by trying to remain positive, forcing ourselves to do things we know are good for us, having compassion for others, and, importantly, by connecting with other people and opening the doors to their feelings of hope. Luckily for us we live in a society of people who all have the human capacity to ignite hope in themselves and in each other. By staying connected with others, no matter what else we do, one day hope will appear. Because that is our nature as human beings, and that is the nature of hope. Osu!

13.01.2022 Sanmi Ittai (Kyoshi Catherine's interpretation of Kaicho's writings on Sanmi Ittai in Technique and Spirit) There are many challenges and hurdles to mastering zazen (meditation), just as there are many challenges and hurdles to face when learning kumite. Sanmi Ittai describes three inseparable elements that must be perfected and united harmoniously to master both zazen and kumite. Cho Shin refers to the physical. In zazen this is our posture and the way we hold ourselves. In ...kumite it refers to our efforts to maintain a balanced, flexible stance and correct distance. Cho Soku refers to correct breathing that is relaxed and tension-free. In zazen we breathe slowly and deeply. In kumite we aim to control our breathing and coordinate it with our techniques and movements. Cho Shin refers to controlling the mind. In zazen we try and prevent the mind from wandering which hampers our ability to self-reflect. In kumite we must battle against our fears and insecurities so we can execute our techniques freely and at will. Whether we wish to achieve calm during meditation or activate our bodies fluidly in kumite, we must aim to achieve harmony between these three importance aspects of karate. Our attempts to achieve this are what karate is all about. Training sincerely in Seido Karate requires equal focus on ‘calm’ (Sei) and ‘action’ (Do). Sanmi Ittai provides a way to progress your karate training in all aspects of Seido Karate and describes the true nature of karate training. Osu! Kyoshi Catherine See more

12.01.2022 Setsu Do Motsu Be strong, and know when to bend (Kyoshi Catherine’s interpretation of Kaicho’s meditation lecture) If one thing is strong and another thing is flexible, we often think of them as being different, of having different qualities. However, some things, such as bamboo, are clearly able to be both strong and flexible. A person may be characterised as being strong, while another may be seen as flexible. Being strong, mentally or physically, brings many benefits. It... can help a person stay healthy, keep them focused on a goal and not let problems set them back. On the other hand, being flexible may help a person be adaptive, understanding and patient, helping them to grow and learn. Both strength and flexibility are helpful but wouldn’t it be better to have both qualities? The simple answer is ‘yes’, for having one quality without the other is unhelpful. Building a strong body, mind and spirit is something many people value, including here in Seido Karate, yet the ability to remain flexible of knowing when and how to bend perhaps receives less attention. It is no good to focus only on being strong. To do so puts us at risk of becoming rigid and narrow-minded, and of always feeling our way is right. We will live a very limited existence if we don’t allow our actions and beliefs to be influenced by other people and other views. Ultimately, we will be unable to truly learn from others so we can grow in maturity and understanding. In fact, it is arguable whether a strong yet inflexible person is even strong at all. We must remain flexible to have the patience to absorb new ideas and different ways of seeing things. This can be practiced in the dojo. Being shown something once does not mean we are now an expert at it and have nothing more to learn. A flexible and patient person can see that learning is continuous. At no point does it end. Being flexible ultimately helps us to identify our personal weaknesses and make change more readily. It can help us see what is missing in our lives and how we can improve and make our lives more meaningful and fulfilling. Being strong yet knowing when to bend clearly requires and promotes self-understanding and wisdom. Being flexible allows a person to accept that nothing stays the same. If it did, there would be nothing to learn and no need to change. Osu! Kyoshi Catherine

09.01.2022 Congratulations to our north-side Brisbane dojo for running and completing their very first on-line kyu grading . Well done! This was underpinned by a wonderful Spirit Building Saturday which included a variety of classes such as meditation, upper-body class, kick class, kata and weapons classes.

08.01.2022 Seido Karate Queensland is currently offering a full range of zoom classes for all levels, including specialist classes for children, adults and beginners, at our Enoggera and Sunnybank locations. For more information, phone (07) 3855 8546 or visit the following links. Seido Brisbane https://www.seidobrisbane.com.au/timetable.html... Seido Sunnybank https://seidosunnybank.com.au/Timetable/ Osu! Kyoshi Catherine & Kyoshi Glyn Head Instructors Seido Karate Brisbane

07.01.2022 Ko Gaku Shin Keep your mind open, to learn. (Kyoshi Catherine’s interpretation of Kaicho’s meditation lecture. Osu!) We all have an innate ability to learn. We are born that way. Our minds start off open, and ready to be filled with countless pieces of information which combine over the years to allow us to build increasing levels of knowledge, understanding and confidence. Our brains are wired so our learning never ends. No matter how well we think we know something, we ca...n always know it better, more thoroughly or from different perspectives. This is a wonderful thing. It means that experience and years lived are the key to knowledge and wisdom, and that everyone has the potential to learn and improve their lives. As long as the mind is open, however. If we fall into the trap of feeling we are an expert at something, we risk halting our ability to learn as our mind will be shut to all other viewpoints apart from our own. This is the definition of being ‘narrow minded’. This may be observed in a dojo, when a student thinks they already know what they are being taught, or that they understand something better than the teacher. As soon as a student feels this way they have exposed a narrow mind and an inability to learn in karate. Being narrow minded suggests an unhelpful amount of ego. A student’s ability to achieve personal growth and to respect others and themselves is lacking. Another trap students may fall into is expecting teachers to do their learning for them. In order to learn, a person must keep their mind open, but they must also experience their learning themselves. In karate this is largely through repetition and experience. In order to learn a technique, it must be practiced many times. When you think about it, learning cannot happen any other way. When a teacher explains a technique, it is simply their interpretation of how the technique works. This is why different teachers explain things in different ways. For learning to take place, the instructions on how to do a technique must be thought about and practiced so a personal interpretation of the technique can be gained by the student and then polished over time. Kaicho explains that karate techniques cannot be learnt by simply listening to the instructions of one or even ten different black belt instructors. Kaicho states that knowledge of karate requires repetition, constant practice and self-discovery. Expecting to gain knowledge from an instructor’s words alone is naïve and overly demanding. Instructors are not black belts in order to teach others. They are black belts because they have spent a certain number of years honing their ability to learn. They have spent many years listening, practicing and experiencing karate. If they do have a particular role, it is to demonstrate the art of learning to others. Osu! Kyoshi Catherine

07.01.2022 Shoji Hari O Motsu Refresh Yourself (Kyoshi Catherine’s interpretation of Kaicho’s meditation lecture) Most people in our community claim to suffer from having too much to do. They may be juggling a job, running a household, studying, taking care of children, and many other concerns. What seems to make things extra difficult for people is time constraints. There never seems to be enough time and most days will involve some rushing here and there. This pattern of behaviour i...s not self-sustaining. A fast-paced life of rushing from one thing to the next can be damaging and may lead to burnout. When there is no option to reduce the demands placed on you, it is vital that you take sufficient time to ‘refresh yourself’. There are various ways to describe this process of ‘refreshing yourself’. Some may refer to it as ‘unwinding’, ‘relaxing’, or ‘stopping’. Most people are aware that self-care is necessary to maintain health and wellbeing physically, mentally, and spiritually, and that self-care involves taking time from our busy lives to relax. It may be a cup of tea, a bath, reading a book, listening to music, or getting away and spending time in nature. There are various ways to slow down and take a break from your many jobs in life. But you must commit to doing so if you wish to continue functioning in healthy ways. Training in karate is a very effective tool you can use to refresh yourself. Kaicho points out that karate training should be ‘your time’. It is an opportunity to take a break from all the other concerns of the day. It allows you to be in a safe place where the only thing that is required is for you to train hard and focus on what you are learning. This requires discipline, practicing patience and respect, and having a sincere desire to improve yourself through your training. Next time you come to training, make the most of the opportunity to refresh yourself by leaving all your concerns outside and only focusing on karate inside the dojo. Try limiting conversations about other things to outside the dojo. When you walk in, notice the change in pace and mood. Treat others as though they are there for the same reason. Together we can create a wonderful and refreshing place to train. A safe place where many people can balance their busy lives by escaping, at least for an hour, into their training. Osu! Kyoshi Catherine See more

07.01.2022 I would like to say a big CONGRATULATIONS to everyone in the SEIDO KARATE QUEENSLAND push-up team who put their admirable push-up skills to good use over the last 3 weeks to complete 3046 individual push-ups in support of mental health. Osu and well done! Altogether the team did over 30,087 push-ups (I say over because some people are still to bank a few I am sure!). While doing our push-ups we have raised $1,265 for Headspace so far. Thank you to everyone who donated. If you... want to donate, you still can for the next few weeks. Just donate to the SEIDO KARATE QUEENSLAND team which will make us feel even better about our efforts. Osu! Kyoshi Catherine

06.01.2022 Finally, 100 days later! The month of June saw our clubs returning to their training halls with Seido Brisbane being allowed back into St John's hall last Saturday and Seido Sunnybank to their council halls earlier. You can see the joy on our faces are just beaming.

04.01.2022 Last weekend saw our first student grade to Sensei after 15 years of dedicated training. From all of us at Seido Queensland, a very warm and sincere congratulations to Sensei Lea. Promoting to 4th dan blackbelt is a significant personal achievement, and also a major accomplishment for Seido Queensland. Sensei Lea is our very first home-grown Sensei for Brisbane, and for Queensland. Thank you Sensei for your dedication to your training and to Seido. Osu!

01.01.2022 Seido Brisbane has just turned 15. It is with great pleasure that we reflect on some of our achievements over the last 15 years. We would like to share a few of these with you (given that we have decided, for good reasons, not to hold an official celebration). 2005 Seido Brisbane was founded in June 2005 by Kyoshi Catherine and Kyoshi Glyn (then Nidans). We had been training in a local church hall when an ex-Seido student found us. Our first interstate guests, Senpai Charlot...Continue reading