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Kyojitsu and Rokkon Shoujou?

How does kyojitsu connect to this years theme of rokkon shoujou?  I was in a class at the Hombu dojo where Soke said something very curious that may provide a clue:

Hatsumi Sensei spoke about not presenting strength, but rather weakness or friendliness.

He said in this way you wouldn't be a target or present a target.

He said sometimes lies and deception were necessary and that he doesn't get angry when someone uses them on him.  That he respects that they are practicing their Budo.

It's a happier way to go through life if you don't get upset over stuff like that.
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Remember kyojitsu is an interchange of truth and falsehood.  So you can present friendliness and be ready to be a true friend, but the smile you present is that of purring tiger.  Relaxed yet powerful.  Content and dangerous.

Year of the tiger baby!

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  1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    The answer to how kyojitsu connects to rokkon shoujou can be summed up by a quote that Soke borrowed from Macarthur who apparently said that, "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away."

    - Sleiman

    (PS: Hope things are well!)

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  2. Sleiman AziziMarch 14, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    The way kyojitsu connects to the theme of rokkon shoujou is summed up by a quote that Soke borrowed from Macarthur who apparently said that, "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away."

    (PS: Hope you're doing well!)

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  3. MichaelMarch 25, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Hi Sleiman! I just got around to posting your comment. My computer died unlike an old soldier.

    Thanks for visiting my blog. See you in Japan.

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  4. Sleiman AziziMarch 25, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    Sorry for the double post!

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