Dôjôchô Endô Seishirô Shihan Talks

... whenever I view demonstrations I endeavor to observe everything from how the participants enter the arena, to the way in which they walk, sit, stand, and bow. As a result, I have noticed that there is a significant relationship between such behaviors and the demonstration itself. Those who give a good demonstration, from the time they enter and face their partners after bowing, already exhibit the attitude that they are in a serious situation. They are composed with collected feeling, their upper bodies are relaxed, and their overall activity is settled.

No.20: Value Both Practice And Demonstrations

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