2019 Gi Yu Kyo Kai Annual Seminar June 20-23, 2019 By: Sukh Sandhu KanCho The Gi Yu Kyo Kai As time marches on and I get more mature in my pursuit of my budo and hopefully get more seasoned and wise in my older age as a human being, I can’t help but think about how quickly time goes by. I think of my 3 daughters, my parents, siblings, friends, students, mentors and my relationships with those I care about in this life. Reflection tells me that those most important to me, have some belief in similar ideals of the human condition as I do. Compassion, Respect, Commitment, Accountability, Honor, Courage, Justice etc. All are characteristics we all share as human beings. I always try to think of what others have done for me in my life and not think about I want them to do for me now. I hope to do my best in exemplifying those endeavors for all those around me, much less myself (since I am sure I fall short often). I find that time is slipping away quicker in my older age as it ever has. In recognition of that, I find a new fire and sense of urgency in my gut to spend more time with those I care about and pursue all the moments I can with them to create the experience for my memories and theirs. Being positive about each and every task and experience in life, changes your mind set to take in all the universe has to offer us. This year’s ideological theme was 大同小異 “Daidō Shōi” or “Similarities outweigh the differences”. Human beings spend so much time discussing and arguing about what is different in all things, rather than what is the same. Conflict. Martial artists are no different. Everyone wants to argue this technique is better than that, this idea is stronger than that etc etc. At the end of the day, take what you can for your growth and then share an opinion based in facts, personal experience and logic for others to make up their own mind. What I know now is that time is moving past me faster than it ever has. Stop wasting time on things that are irrelevant. Take advantage of the moments of learning and interaction with those you respect and care about, to make the most of the time we have. This year’s seminar was a time well spent for those who attended, a time that the Titans of Budo congregate to share, learn and make memories that will last a lifetime in budo and friendship.
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2019 Gi Yu Kyo Kai Annual Seminar
June 20-23, 2019
By: Sukh Sandhu
KanCho The Gi Yu Kyo Kai
As time marches on and I get more mature in my pursuit of my budo and hopefully get more seasoned and wise in my older age as
a human being, I can’t help but think about how quickly time goes by. I think of my 3 daughters, my parents, siblings, friends,
students, mentors and my relationships with those I care about in this life. Reflection tells me that those most important to me,
have some belief in similar ideals of the human condition as I do. Compassion, Respect, Commitment, Accountability, Honor,
Courage, Justice etc. All are characteristics we all share as human beings. I always try to think of what others have done for me in
my life and not think about I want them to do for me now. I hope to do my best in exemplifying those endeavors for all those
around me, much less myself (since I am sure I fall short often). I find that time is slipping away quicker in my older age as it ever
has. In recognition of that, I find a new fire and sense of urgency in my gut to spend more time with those I care about and pursue
all the moments I can with them to create the experience for my memories and theirs. Being positive about each and every task
and experience in life, changes your mind set to take in all the universe has to offer us. This year’s ideological theme was 大同小異
“Daidō Shōi” or “Similarities outweigh the differences”. Human beings spend so much time discussing and arguing about what is
different in all things, rather than what is the same. Conflict. Martial artists are no different. Everyone wants to argue this
technique is better than that, this idea is stronger than that etc etc. At the end of the day, take what you can for your growth and
then share an opinion based in facts, personal experience and logic for others to make up their own mind. What I know now is that
time is moving past me faster than it ever has. Stop wasting time on things that are irrelevant. Take advantage of the moments of
learning and interaction with those you respect and care about, to make the most of the time we have. This year’s seminar was a
time well spent for those who attended, a time that the Titans of Budo congregate to share, learn and make memories that will last