Awakening the Mindful Path
The way of Washindo awakens the pioneering spirit within, a journey of engaging the unknown with the poise of a martial artist and the presence of a meditation practitioner. We become the living canvas upon which this transformative quest unfolds.
With the excitement of infinite possibilities and an unquenchable thirst for new insights, we approach the practice with a mindset of open discovery…
Through diligent training, we experience an intoxicating blend of growth, where the process itself is as vital as the lessons learned.
The context? A martial art discipline.
The content? The boundless practice of human potential.
The Washindo way lends itself to an exploration of our humanity – embracing who we are, unleashing our capabilities, and consciously architecting a life of profound meaning and success.
Like any worthwhile endeavour, there are obstacles to overcome, doubts to reframe. It is not the uncertainty that captivates, but the joy of awakening new levels of awareness.
For our practice to remain relevant, it must resonate with the times, embodying a living, evolving tradition. Never relegating itself to a lifeless relic or nostalgia of eras passed.
We live firmly rooted in the present moment, and so too must the Washindo spirit.
Stirring the heart of the seeker – with the willingness to release rigid dogma that otherwiselimits our quest. Through our heightened senses, we awaken to the power of the present.
We Honour the innovative insights of those who came before, while continuing to evolve – neither dwelling nor treating their teachings as immutable.
Washindo finds inspiration from the practitioners of the past. Yet true to its essence, it has transcended into a “do” – a universal way.
The Karate-do practiced within Washindo is an exceptional practice, far beyond self-defence. It is a powerful vehicle for self-actualization – a way of harmony and movement, whose lessons illuminate all aspects of our daily lives.
The traditional forms we practice – Kata, Kihon, Kumite – are not the entire story, but rather the foundations. It is how we enrich these forms with the sub-modalities of our senses that the deepest insights emerge.
Ours is not the way of the drifter, but of the committed seeker. It is an exceptional path, a journey of awakening filled with wonder and awe.
As practitioners, we are intelligent, progressive, ever evolving. Through patient, devoted practice, this way develops harmoniously our mind, body, and spirit through the mindful arts.
Washindo is the study of living as our most actualized, fearless, and interconnected selves.
