Friday, March 21, 2008

Thought: Keiko

"keiko (n.)

Originally to study (kei) ancient times (ko), this term is used for the practice of bugei (martial arts) and geino (arts).  This word doesn't mean simply the repeating of practice; its meaning includes the importance of one's attitude toward the art being practiced.  The process of training is connected to one's way of life and to the creation of a new self, with the unification of the art and one's way of life being an important element."

-Japanese-English Dictionary of Kendo by AJKF

Do you Keiko?

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