True
Legacy of Karate
Respecting the traditional heritage of
this art, and the cultural legacy of its Okinawan pioneers, the IRKRS
proudly carries forth a timeless message, not by following in the footsteps of the old masters,
but rather by seeking what they sought. I
am absolutely certain that this challenge is far more in line with the spirit
and aims of the original pioneers then it is with the conceit
associated with one's "style" being the ONE & ONLY
CORRECT WAY!" Truth
does not conform to style --- style is an interpretation of truth, and
so many styles are incomplete, ineffective or just plain
impractical! Overcoming
the ambiguity which has shrouded the inner-most meaning of this art
requires
a level of
thinking different from that which created it. If you're not depending upon critical thinking as the tool to investigate
and eliminate this ambiguity it is possible you're unknowingly part of
a sub-culture empowering others who might not
have your best interest at heart, and
perpetuating ignorance as, "A Way." Satisfied IRKRS
members maintain that it is not in the learning of new styles, more
kata, or even achieving higher rank that brings about empowerment but
rather in seeing with new eyes.