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DOJO
Oath |
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We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm unshaking
spirit.
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We will pursue the true meaning of the martial way so that in
time our senses may be alert.
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With true vigour we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial.
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will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors, and
refrain from violence.
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will follow our religious principles and never forget the true
virtue of humility.
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will look upwards to wisdom and strength, not seeking other
desires.
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our lives through the discipline of karate, we will seek to
fulfil the true meaning of the Kyokushin way.
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The
Meaning of "Osu!" |
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Osu is made up of two kanji, "o"
meaning to "push" which symbolizes one
hundred percent effort and "su" means
to "endure". Combined, "osu"
is a pledge to do one's best and endure.
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The martial
arts require a great deal of discipline which involves a great deal
of self-reflection, and self-reflection is more concerned with irrefutable
truths than with rewards.
Osu means patience, respect and appreciation. In order to develop a
strong body and strong spirit it is necessary to undergo rigorous training.
This is very demanding, because you must push yourself to what you believe
to be your limit, and you want to stop; to give up. When you reach this
point you must fight yourself and your weakness and you must win. To
do this you must learn to persevere, but above all you must learn to
be patient. This is OSU!
The reason you subject yourself to hard training is because you care
about yourself, and to care about yourself is to respect yourself. This
self respect evolves and expands to become respect for your instructor
and fellow students. When you enter the dojo you bow and say "Osu".
This means you respect your dojo and the time you spend training there.
This feeling of respect is OSU!
During
training you push yourself as hard as possible because you respect yourself.
When you finish you bow to your instructor and fellow students and say
"Osu" once more. You do this out of appreciation. This feeling
of appreciation is OSU.
Thus
OSU is a very important word in Kyokushin Karate because it signifies
patience, respect and appreciation. That is why we always use the word
OSU; to remind ourselves of these indispensable qualities.
