PURPOSE:
The purpose of ToraHana-Ryu is to be not only an effective self-defense
system but also an instrument of personal self-expression and an implement
of individual self-discovery.
Established on the foundational belief that a human is a spirit, who has a soul,
who lives in a body, ToraHana-Ryu Fighting Science seeks to assist a
student develop in these three areas, spirit, soul, and body. Through the
athletic movements of martial training TFS seeks to facilitate and direct a
student first in the progressive domination and command of their body, and
subsequently the advancing and successive control of the soul and spirit.
The desired outcome and aim of this training is for the student to obtain
personal success, and expressed benevolence toward others.
ToraHana-Ryu is the blending of two perspectives. First, it is a modern
American/Western perspective combat system, encouraging education and
understanding in the areas of bio-mechanics, physics, human physiology, etc.
but more importantly it is an Oriental/Eastern perspective Art form.
Art is defined as "any system of rules and principles that facilitates skilled
human accomplishment".
The world is full of new martial/combat styles and systems, with new ones
appearing almost every day, but ToraHana-Ryu Fighting Science is more
than that, it is an “art” or philosophy of evolving personal philanthropy in a
hostile world of conflict, and opposition to peace and benevolence.
In the Christian New Testament book "Revelation" Gods final message is this
"Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man
according to what he has done." (chapter 22, v. 12).
It is not what we desire to do but what we actually do that counts!
| ToraHana-Ryu Fighting Science Creed |
1. All of life is sacred and I will always respect the sanctity of life.
2. I will use TFS only to defend myself and others and only use the
amount of force necessary to preserve my life and that of others.
3. The ultimate goal of TFS is to achieve balance and harmony, and to
realize one's fullest potential to contribute to humankind through the
development of mind, body and spirit.
4. True TFS practitioners will strengthen their hands to lift those who
have fallen, no matter how low.
5. As a TFS practitioner I will always strive to have an open mind and
realize that toleration and diversity form the seedbed where creative
intelligence and genius will thrive.
6. As a TFS practitioner I will apply the lessons learned in the dojo to
my daily life and always strive to treat every person I meet with
decency and respect, irrespective of their views or positions in life.
7. As a martial artist I will strive to always be aware of what is good
and what is right, and to use my skills to promote peace and respect
for all of humankind.
2. I will use TFS only to defend myself and others and only use the
amount of force necessary to preserve my life and that of others.
3. The ultimate goal of TFS is to achieve balance and harmony, and to
realize one's fullest potential to contribute to humankind through the
development of mind, body and spirit.
4. True TFS practitioners will strengthen their hands to lift those who
have fallen, no matter how low.
5. As a TFS practitioner I will always strive to have an open mind and
realize that toleration and diversity form the seedbed where creative
intelligence and genius will thrive.
6. As a TFS practitioner I will apply the lessons learned in the dojo to
my daily life and always strive to treat every person I meet with
decency and respect, irrespective of their views or positions in life.
7. As a martial artist I will strive to always be aware of what is good
and what is right, and to use my skills to promote peace and respect
for all of humankind.
Copyright © 2000-2006 ~ Professor Eddie Rose Last modified: 12-03-08
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