Politeness, it is respect for others
If civility is only conventional, it is of limited value and surface. But for the Samurai, Knight, it first is the expression of deep feeling, regard for others, modesty for self. It reflects human kindness, disinterestedness, respect for the value or weakness of others. The codification of the ceremonial gestures of politeness is the label that frame life. This label taught from an early age, allows to discipline and enables social relations. In the Dojo where this label is vital, it has the same usefulness.
For kids, that is to say hello and goodbye.
Courage, is to do what is right
Spirit of daring and endurance. Confucius defines courage : “Knowing what is right, not to demonstrate the lack of courage. So, the courage to do what is right”. Running all sorts of messy adventures, without exposing justifiably, is not bravery. “It is characteristic of true courage to live when to live, and die only when he must die”, said a sword master.
A really good man always keeps his serenity and lucidity. In disasters, dangers, the sufferings, the death, it keeps self control.
For kids, is daring to do.
Sincerity, it is expressed without disguise his thoughts
Confucius stated :”Sincerity is the end and the beginning of all things, without sincerity, nothing would exist.” The ideogram meaning sincerity is a combination of “Parole” and of “Perfection”. Bushido keeps lying or equivocal for equal cowardice.
For kids, it is to speak to say what you prefer
or what we would like to. It is also to tell the truth.
The honor, is to be faithful to their word
True to their word. Having, in advance, gave his life, the Samurai, Knight, exists only by its value, the nobility of his spirit, the dignity of his state. The term honor expresses this spiritual existence.
Any violation of the integrity of this state, gives a sense of shame, especially if it is due to driving away. The sense of shame is so stimulating to correct his conduct. In Japan, children are raised with a strong sense of honor, parents express themselves more commitment to honor that life.
For kids, is to do what we said we would do.
modesty, is to talk about yourself without pride
Like all other bases of Bushido, modesty has its real roots in sincerity and truth. modesty, which is only an external shape of politeness, or ability to conciliate opinion, is not true modesty. A false modesty may be one of the most dangerous forms of vanity or fear.
The truly humble man does not want to stoop, but simply appreciate, the truth and accuracy, with sincerity and honesty. Vanity likes swagger, even if it proclaims an unreal or poor value. Whoever says : ” I am modest”, ceases to be at that moment. The cult of modesty is therefore, to be conscious of the immodestie and the propension to affirmer, to oneself and others, no or embryonic values. Finally, it is important to appreciate, respect and love others and make reference.
It should be particularly attentive to the stature of the Master who agrees to teach us judo. admiration, Gratitude, confidence begets true humility.
For kids, when we won it welcomes the loser, because he played well.
Without respect, no confidence can be born
Without modesty no respect is possible, without respect no confidence can be born. Without trust no teaching can be given, neither received.
For kids, This is not to hurt the other children.
Self-control, is knowing when to shut up anger
For a Samurai, let his emotions appear on the face or in his gestures is a lack of virility. A man should control and dominate his most natural affections. Calm, The behaviour, equal mind and heart, should not be disturbed and dominated by any passion. The greatest dramas are lived in silence. No one would grieve his neighbor with his own sentences. When a man or woman feel their mind or their heart restless and troubled, the first and instinctive modesty movement is not manifest. A young Master said : “Do you feel the depths of your soul stirred with tender thoughts ? This is the time when the seed. Do not bother talking, but let the work be accomplished peacefully in the quiet and secret”.
Whoever expresses abundance of words his feelings are neither deep nor sincere. At the Samurai, Laughter establishes the broken balance, it is the counterweight to pain or anger. The repression of feelings and passions and strongly demanded and maintained, accumulates a large amount of energy. This powerful energy finds expression in action, but an issue of safety is given by the aesthetic sensibility and poetic expression. The perfection of mastery lies in the balance between restraint selfish passions and liberation of noble impulses of human nature, purged of its narrowness.
For kids, is to know and to apply the code of conduct.
Friendship, it is the purest of human feelings
Friendship is perhaps the purest of human feelings. Passion Virgin, it is probably one of the most altruistic forms of love. Based on understanding, esteem and mutual trust, it allows the highest human exchanges. For this friendship is genuine, man must live by the principles of Bushido.