Karate is not about the technique. Karate is more than building a sharp spirit and a strong body. Karate is a way to yourself, a way towards your true nature. It's a way to discover the mysteries of life, to build deeper connections with the nature and finally to return to the essence of being. In this often chaotic world, Karate is one of the most beautiful and powerful paths that leads to peace and harmony. Breathe, Dedicate yourself, Enjoy the moment, Let the journey unfold without resistance And build your own and unique version of a happy and fulfilled life. ✨🚀 OSS ! 🙏 Nicolas ❤️👊

A beautiful introductory video to traditional Shotokan Karate-do which begins by showing a calligraphy "Heaven - Earth - Humanity" created by the very famous JKA instructor Tanaka Masahiko Shihan. This reminds us that for all high-level Japanese instructors, even if they practiced tournaments when they were young, Karate is not and never will be a sport. In fact it's much more than that. For them, Karate is about growing, being a better human being who is able to live in peace and harmony with others and with the universe. This is why all the young JKA instructors still involved in competitions always show a kind and humble heart. Because for them Karate is not a game about winning and losing points in tournaments, and even though they train very hard for that and they try to do their very best, they don't care much about competitions results. And this is a reason why, even if a Karate-ka wins the JKA All Japan Tournament, it does not affect in any way his place in the Dojo and how he behaves towards his Sempai (Seniors) and how they behave towards him. Because true Karate is something else. So that's why I really love the spirit and the atmosphere that emerge from this video. I find it very motivating and inspiring for our own training and lifestyle. And on top of that, it shows rare images recorded during the instructors' usually closed-to-the-public daily training, and we can have a short glimpse of the kind of techniques they work on during those sessions. Nicolas

Working hard to follow your calling in life is always worth it. Devote yourself to Karate, embrace the spirit of Zen and follow your own beautiful path. OSS! 🙏 Nicolas

Things that take time to build are powerful. Work hard, dedicate yourself, do the things that you know - deep inside yourself - you need to do. Sometimes you don't exactly know where you're going, but you know that somewhere growth gonna happen. You need to believe in yourself and have faith in your own commitment. Keep going and trust the process. OSS ! 🙏 Nicolas

Let's be real... If you really want something, if you have a goal, a compelling objective... You absolutely have to imagine, think, feel, eat, sleep and be this dream. It must inhabit you, be with you constantly and occupy each of your thoughts, each of your actions, each of your seconds. There are no shortcuts, no coincidence. And everything else is just cheap talk, blah blah or smoke and mirrors. Focus and commitment are always the key that unlocks the path to what you want to achieve. And the outcomes you've always dreamed of are just waiting for you behind that door. Oss. Nicolas ❤️👊