Karate Journey

Shiny new black belt
Wrapped around my waist
Long fabric pathway to a new beginning
Not finishing
Just starting your journey
Techniques mastered
New katas

The next belt, the next competition, the next opponent
Finishing a fight – strong technique and ke-ai
Half a point I'll hurt you
A full point I'll finish you

Katas strong, soft, slow and quick
They flow like a graceful contemporary dancer
Moves are as sharp as a knife
Bun-kai the meaning of all moves
Many different pathways many different meanings to one move
Strong announcement to start the kata
Kanku-die
Starting with brisk movements
Finishing with a jump as high as the tallest bonsai

Karate