Instead of this blog for a while, you should check out the ongoing interview I am involved in. Go to seishinkan.com or click this link Martial Interview. The information there will make for great blogging. Read the facts about martial sciences compared to martial arts. After you read it, we can elaborate more here.

Many have requested permission to update the Seishinkan.com web site and for me to do this blog to commemorate my 40th year of training and the 30th anniversary of the US branch of the Seishinkan. I am glad to see the site being updated again. As for this blog, I would like you initiate the topics and will blog about whatever you request. Send in your requests soon.

March 2007 marks the 40th year of my martial career. Recently, I was asked what my definition of a warrior was. I have certainly known my share of real ones but the question made me think and sparked a deep reflection of the past four decades of non stop extremely dedicated and focused hard core training. I did, after much contemplation, come up with what I think is the perfect definition of a real warrior. It is not the same ultimate warrior definition I give to Shidoin candidates in ITP.

When I read this definition, I get a deep-seated sense of satisfaction that it epitomizes what a real warrior is. Others who have heard or read the definition concur wholeheartedly. The definition, while brief, has great depth and breadth. Those who have a true sense of what a real warrior is can "feel" how right the definition is. It goes well over the heads of the false warriors and there is no way to explain it to those who do not know that they do not know.

My definition of a warrior is - one who goes the distance. This definition is much deeper than some of the associated cliché phrases like; one who never gives up, or single word definitions like perseverance etc. It refers more to intense dedication to a cause and following through to the end. Think about it deeply and post your comments.