Kihon no gokui...or someting like that :-)

We need to separate and/or segregate things into silo's to learn. Apparently we need this type of beginning in order to practice and then set the path to coalescing it into the "one."

Here is what I am trying to say, we practice kihon, kata, and kumite as separate entities until we reach a stage where they all seem to become one in practice. I perceive the kenpo gokui as the same.

Initially we seek the knowledge the 8 gokui provide by studying them separately when in fact this is only the beginning. We see each of the eight on its own and within each of the eight the parts it contains separately to gain the foundation we need to bring it all into "one!"

As I travel forward seeking knowledge that the gokui provides by its "light" by which we "see" the truth of it I will be writing more in a form that brings all eight of the gokui into "one." I hope I can do this anyway!

I will still see and write on the individual parts because to build on the foundation provides greater strength much like continued practice of kihon, kata, and kumite builds or forges a stronger mind, body, and heart the parts of the gokui shall build upon the foundation of the "one".

Although the title to this post is not really accurate it does help to convey that what we practice in the fighting arts is the coalescing of the mind, body, and spirit into the "one" or "one heart" of life. Through this type of singular practice I hope to find the "one" in all things thus providing balance in my life through balance in karate-do through balance in kenpo-gokui.

Example: I was sitting at my desk reviewing my mail for work when suddenly the above thought just flicked on like a light or beacon to illuminate my way so I immediately opened my note book or text pad and started writing. The words flowed and I believe this is how we reach beyond the basics to start forming the "one."

Note: Notice in the graphic the literal translation of the kanji to English then compare that to the full English gokui we see. I believe there are a myriad of ways we could translate the gokui to mean...worth studying don't you think?