Jose Fernandez, Sensei Washington DC

Jose Fernandez, Sensei

Jose Fernandez is a great Sensei that applies various initiatives that will help his students learn through understanding, such as his great creativity and the amount of preparation he puts into each class. To classify a Sensei as great, he or she would have to take time out of his or her own time and use it constructively to improve the success of his students. Beyond that, a great teacher always strives to make his or her class lively and entertaining. The mark of a great teacher is someone who teaches using a variety of techniques that keep students awake and in learning mode; Sensei Fernandez does this and more. More important than the skill level is the Sensei’s ability to apply their wisdom and maturity and instill what he or she has learned over the years, in his or her students. The greatest of teachers strive to make his or her student not only able for physical confrontation, but also ready to take on the real world.

Jose Rios, Sensei

Jose Rios, Sensei

“Those who learn from us in turn will teach. In the transmission of knowledge, generations are woven into an historical fabric that connects us all. This is teaching as a great cosmic quilting bee."

What makes a great Sensei? Teaching is one of the most complicated jobs today.
It demands broad knowledge of subject matter, curriculum and standards; enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning; knowledge of discipline and Dojo management techniques; and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. Sensei’s mold the lives that they influence. Lessons learned in the Dojo remain with the student throughout life. Sensei’s that break down barriers and reach into the souls of the students that they are responsible for do not get the recognition or gratitude they have earned. Many Senseis’ are exhausted from their workload and responsibilities. They have their own families, financial and life stresses that challenge them along with everyone else. Jose Rios, Sensei is one of those rare teachers. He is a strong role model who possess the kind of qualities that make his students want to be (and become) better people.

"World Sansei" The Way of Gojuryu Karate

Go with the Flow

The Way of Gojuryu

In my experience, to attain optimum happiness, you must go with the flow. Events unfolding in our lives have a certain flow, or direction. If you try to paddle against the current you may suffer fatigue to the point of exhaustion. I don't mean you have to accept everything that is happening to you. The Universe (God) provides the human mind with a method of bringing things it desires into its reality. I am not referring only to material objects, but also to fulfillment, compassion, and joy. This is not accomplished by dwelling on the things we don't want such as the symptoms of a disease. You must find a quiet, comfortable space, calm your mind, and visualize how you want your circumstances to manifest. Really get into it. Feel the emotions associated with your visualization. If you are doing it right, this should feel good, and you will want to repeat this experience frequently. Don't worry about the details of how your requests will come to be. That will be handled by the Universe (God). You will receive what you focus on. I believe this is why anti-war movements don't work, but peace movements do. Look to King, Gandhi, Jesus, or Buddha for examples. I know many won't agree. They believe you must "fight" to be triumphant. This has not been my experience.

Tao

Tao is Chinese for "Way" or "Path," and forms the basis for Taoist philosophy. Tao is the natural order of the cosmos, the path of equilibrium or enlightenment. In early days, before it received its present name, Taoism was often called 'the Way'. The 'Way' that

Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, had in mind is not easy to define. "The Tao principle is what happens of itself," wrote Lao Tzu. Tao is really Nature's way: the order, course of pattern of all things created. For Taoists, every person and thing is only what it is in relation to others. Events fall into harmony if left alone. Everything grows and operates independently, on its own, but in harmony with all. A follower of the Tao is someone who intuitively understands this energy and balance in Nature, and works intelligently with spontaneous natural phenomena.

The Law of Nature

The Tao is the law of nature and the basic principle of universe. It is the law of your true self.

Yin and Yang – the Symbol of Tao

Yin and yang

are symbols of the Tao and Taosim. They are the dynamic force of the Tao, constantly interacting with one another.
According to the ancient Chinese philosophers, in the beginning was Tao. But then Tao separated into the two prime principles, yang and yin. And from the many combinations of yang and yin everything else that is in the world has emerged.
Yang and yin produced the 'five elements', which are metal, wood, fire, water and earth. Everything in life is in a constant state of flux; in fact, the only thing that you can be sure of is that it will change.

The Silver Cup International Karate Championship

August 15, 16 2008

The Sheraton Miami Mart Convention Center
711 NW 72 Ave Miami, Florida 33126
305-260-8961

I would like cordially invite you to the 30Th International Silver cup Karate Championships, be held in Miami, Florida. This event will have to athletes from around the world. Karate to me is and education and an art of expression through technique and movement. . Technical Excellence in Karate training is one of the top priorities of all practitioners. As Teachers, it is our sacred responsibility to ensure that all of our students receive the best possible "Mentoring" both in technique and philosophy. This is what the philosophy behind the Silver Cup Championships. The event will be an extension of your Dojo seeking perfection of human character. The definition of teaching is to present material in a competent manner, which causes the desired learning to occur. The most important reasons is to accept responsibility to develop leadership skills necessary to improve the quality of the practitioner in the next generation. Much effort and self-discipline are required to develop these skills. But learning to care for and to lead others will develop character and make life meaningful. I sincerely hope to see you at the event.

Manny Saavedra, Kaicho

Luis Guzman, Sensei

Luis Guzman, Sensei

World Sansei New Dojos, New Regions

WORLD SANSEI

KORYU GOJUKAI KARATEDO

IN

Myanmar, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan

Coming together is a beginning.

Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success.

Fourteen Impact Factors of Self-Directed Work Teams:

1. Self-interest

2. Belief in the team's vision

3. Presence of leadership

4. Common values

5. Support and cooperation

6. Duty and responsibility

7. Challenge and opportunity

8. Shared goals

9. New member integration

10. Nonjudgmental attitude

11. Motivational atmosphere

12. Global perspective

13. Authenticity

14. Recognition