Karate Essence Ethical Philosophy 洗心 Senshin, the 5th Element: Enlightened Mind By T.D. McKinnon Hanshi Photograph & Editing by Zoё Lake During the last several months, we have explored a number of concepts; four of which are elements of the Full Mantle. Shoshin, Zanshin, Mushin, and Fudoshin make up four fifths of the seamless, shining armour of the Budoka or advanced karateka; the final piece of the Mantle, the ‘Fifth Element’, is Senshin. Table of Contents ...

Karate Essence Ethical Philosophy Fudoshin/Unshakable Heart By T.D. McKinnon Hanshi Photographs & Editing by Zoё Lake Fudoshin (不動心): Indomitable, incorruptible… it is the achievement of a clear and determined mind, and having a spirit that is centred. Fudoshin can be translated as the ‘immovable mind’ or ‘unshakable heart’. Table of Contents Internal tranquillity Fudo Myōō Shikai Fudoshin The Peaceful Warrior Conclusion Internal...

Karate Essence Congratulations are in order for this tremendous group of karateka. The 2026 annual Dan grading consisted of two new Shodans, a new Nidan, two new Sandans, and a new Yondan; and this tremendous group of Karateka came to the party and then some. Well done Janet & Aeden, Raoul, Allen & Tyler, and Anthony. On Saturday last, the 27th of June, the Dan grading seminar began at 9:00 am. What the examinees were unaware of was that they were being examined from that point on. ...