I am aware that some of our members don't really understand the nature of
Shinseido. Some members regard Shinseido
as a kind of club you can attend from time to time as you feel like it, to pursue an interesting activity for a couple of hours, then go home and
forget about it until the next time around.
Shinseido is a life-skill that takes a great deal of dedicated time to
learn and understand. It is not just a
self-defence system; it is a way of living, a way of being, and a different
mind-set. You can’t just ‘do it’. It is very difficult to learn and will take at
least two years dedicated practice, training at least twice a week in the dojo, and with plenty of home practise
to get the basics down with another eight years consistent practise before you even begin to
perceive the real nature of the art – and that’s just the beginning.
The ‘self-defence’ or ‘martial arts’ label is just a façade for
something altogether deeper and more life changing. You will end up living your art because you
art contains all the principles and concepts required to lead a healthy, fulfilling
and meaningful life.
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