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The Importance of Proper Manners in Martial Art Training

Manners are a vital part of human relationships. When we practice good manners we are showing respect for others, as well as to ourselves. The student of traditional Japanese martial arts, such as, Shotokan Karate, Kendo and Iaido, should not only practice good manners, but understand the reasons behind the specific behaviors.

The following subjects are necessary in demonstrating respect for the art, your instructors, fellow students and yourself: bowing, timeliness, communication, giving and receiving, personal and dojo cleanliness. These topics will be explained in detail throughout your practice.

The longer you practice martial arts, the more natural these manners should become. They should extend into your life outside of the dojo, such as your home and workplace, whenever applicable. It is the awareness and practice of these manners, as well as the physical training, that effects your character improvement, which is the ultimate goal of martial arts training.

Promotion Results

Iaido

AUSKF - June 9, 2024
Christina Toyota(RMB) - 1 Kyu
Thomas Tamura (RMB) - 1 Kyu
Aleksey Nikolayev (RMB) - 1 Dan

2024 CKF - August 26, 2024
Monica Iwakabe (RMB) - 6 Dan

Kendo

AUSKF - August 18, 2024
Jason Wong (RMB) - 5 Dan

RMKIF - December 14, 2024
Kenta Mori Gentry (CSKK, SWKIF) - 5 Kyu
Lane Patterson (RMB) - 5 Kyu
Isaac Grover (CSKK, SWKIF) - 5 Kyu
Tomoki Mori Gentry (CSKK, SWKIF) - 4 Kyu (CSKK, SWKIF)
Nathan Whiten (Rocky Mountain Kendo Club, SWKIF) - 4 Kyu
Leonard De Faria e Castro (RMB) - 3 Kyu
Manato Ogura (RMB) - 1 Kyu
Chantell Keller (Rocky Mountain Kendo Club, SWKIF) - 1 Kyu
Hanae Ogura (RMB) - 1 Kyu
Sean Fickle (CSKK, SWKIF) - 1 Kyu
Charlotte Norejko (RMB) - 1 Dan
Paul Richards (Taos Kenyukai, SWKIF) - 1 Dan

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