Sherbourne's Karate-Kobudo-Jiujitsu Dojo

The attitudes and beliefs that we hold about ourselves and our environment are demonstrated in the predominant behaviours we exhibit over days, months, and years.  What is the purpose of your action?  This is a good question to ask yourself when testing your beliefs.  Are all of your actions aligned with your goals.  If not, how can you make it so.  If so, how can you become more efficient and increase resulting productivity.  Keep your focus on your target and you will succeed! 

Stay positive, and remember there is always an alternate path, if you choose it (S. Sherbourne, Jan. 2008).

 Dojo Kun  [training rules] from Odo Sensei's Agena Dojo, Okinawa, Japan

(Reads from Right to Left, Top to Bottom)

• Drill with your heart and body to develop good character.
• Value justice above all.
• Foster the spirits of your effort with continuous practice.
• Respect others, be well mannered, and treat others as you would be treated.
• Do not be over confident [unfortunately, in the western world humility and kindness are often perceived as weakness].

A Brief History of Odo Sensei's Training:

Hanshi Seikichi Odo (1926-2002) was one of the last of a generation of authentic Karate and Kobudo (weapons) Masters in Okinawa.  Born in 1926, Odo Sensei was the descendant of Samurai.  At nine years of age he began practicing Judo, then switched to Karate at the age of 12.  Odo Sensei began his Kobudo training at age 20 under the instruction of Shinko Matayoshi & later Shinpo Matayoshi.  At the age of 23  in 1949 while still training in Kobudo, he began practicing Naha-Te under the instruction of Master Shigeru Nakamura.  

A note left by Odo Sensei for the Sherbournes during his last of several visits to London, Ontario in 2001.