Uechi Kanbun, founder of Uechi-ryu Karate-do, had 5 Principles that can apply to any martial art. Special thanks to the Uechi-ryu-journal.com folks for sharing Master Uechi’s 5 Directions. Special thanks to Tim Cartmell sharing Dai Long Bang’s Xing I Chuan 6 Harmonies Principles. These actions can apply to any martial art for effective execution and power generation.
1 - The purpose of karate training is to build and nourish a strong physique.
2 - The purpose of karate training is to develop the mental, spiritual, and human characteristics.
3 - The purpose of karate training is never to attack, but to defend only.
4 - The purpose of karate training is never to fight or harm others in any way by actions, words, or thoughts.
5 - The purpose of karate training is to develop stamina, endurance, and patience in order to calmly accept life’s responsibilities and overcome any difficult situation.
The Six harmonies refer to the Three Internal Harmonies and the three External Harmonies:
The three Internal Harmonies are -
The heart or desire harmonizes [coordinate] with the intent,
The intent harmonizes with the Qi or vital energy,
The Qi harmonizes with the physical strength –
Three External Harmonies –
The shoulders harmonize [coordinate] with the hips,
The elbows harmonize with the knees,
The hands harmonize with the feet.
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