Sensei Moring's dojo is located in Gainesville, Florida at the Wilhelmina Johnson Center. Classes are conducted on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 6 PM and Saturdays from 11 to 12. You can contact me(Jeremey) for information regarding what the class offers at 352-359-3611 or at shobayashishorinryu@gmail.com
Book of Five Rings
Do not think dishonestly.
The Way is in training.
Become acquainted with every art.
Know the Ways of professions.
Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters.
Develop intuitive judgement and understanding for everything.
Perceive those things which cannot be seen.
Pay attention even to trifles.
Do nothing which is of no use.
Patience
by
Miyagi Chojun 1888-1953
"You must, above all, learn the art of true and real patience. Follow the WAY of patience to the seventh power and never be in a hurry to learn. Always think first and avoid acting rashly. Never harm anyone or let yourself be harmed."
OKINAWAN KARATE BELT RANKING
White belt --------- 10 Kyu
Yellow belt--------- 9th Kyu
Orange belt--------- 8th Kyu
Purple Belt Black tip-------- 7th Kyu
Purple Belt ----------------- 6th Kyu
Green Belt black tip--------- 5th Kyu
Green Belt------------------- 4th Kyu (Yonkyu)
Brown Belt ------------------ 3rd Kyu (Sankyu)
Brown Belt ------------------ 2nd Kyu (Nikyu)
Brown Belt ------------------ 1st Kyu (Ikkyu)
Black Belt ------------------ Shodan (HO)
2nd Degree Black Belt-------- Nidan
3rd Degree Black Belt-------- Sandan
4th Degree Black Belt-------- Yondan (or Yodan)
5th Degree Black Belt ------- Godan
6th Degree Black Belt ------- Rokudan
7th Degree Black Belt-------- Shichidan
8th Degree Black Belt ------- Hachidan
9th Degree Black Belt ------- Kudan
10th Degree Black Belt ------ Judan (The Highest Level)
