Haiku From The Mojave

One student

One teacher

Same person

One breath

One stance

One punch

Same desire

One wind

One tree

One makiwara

Same moment

New day, same training, different training - essential!

Same day, Same Way .. never-ending.

The desire and commitment to the pursuit of self-perfection is endless, and lies in the individual discipline required to suit up, warm-up, hone the gaze, sharpen the sword, and polish the spirit daily, solely, and with constant fire. 

Strength to all Shotojuku karateka // Regards and good karma from the Mojave, entrance to Death Valley where my Shotokan lies.  Vr, MAJ/P Matt Michaelson, U.S. Army // OSS!! //