Confucian Analects, The Great Learning & The Doctrine of the Mean

I have not been neglecting this blog but have been focused on the Analects of Confucius. It is apparent that all the ancient classics have been influenced by the I Ching in one form or the other.

I would also say that the Analects have been greatly influenced by the Tao Te Ching which I believe was strongly influenced by the I Ching.

This, in my humble opinion, puts Bushi Tatsuo Sensei into a bright light along side these great life luminaries. His style as well as his inference of the ken-po goku-i have strong connections to the I Ching and many other Chinese classics.

This seems plausible simply because Okinawa history is strongly influenced by their association with the Chinese. Even today the Chinese influences are stronger than Japanese simply because the Okinawan's have such a strong "family type" connection.

It is becoming more apparent every day of my studies and practice of Bushi Tatsuo's deep understanding of the yang-yin of life and he was wise in his incorporation of it into his unique "singular [one; whole-heart]" form of practice that when coupled with this esoteric connection creates a full and robust system of practice called Isshinryu.

It is such a shame that so many are blinded by the ego and have "missed" this aspect which would take them even further than the ego self-esteem driven commercialized versions we have today.

Then again, with the nature of mankind, my way would not be sought after so it remains in the hands of the very few.

My only wish would be to have realized this much earlier in life as it has and will have a profound and positive effect on my life and with those that I have in it.

Confucius' Analects have so many wise quotations that when taken out of the specific contextual topic apply to every day life. It along with the I Ching and the Ken-po Goku-i lead the Isshinryu practitioner to a better place whether it be in the dojo, at home, at work, or anywhere.

Knowledge is truly power yet exceptional power in life comes from knowledge, understanding and its application to life [3?].

Note: three (3) is significantly present through out all the Classics, see for yourself.