Colin McGlynn's Journal – July 2014 Archive (1)

My reading of Master Funakoshi’s “Karate-Do: My Way of Life,” provided me with a much greater appreciation and understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of Karate than I had previously. Through a varied and entertaining recitation of anecdotes from his long life, Master Funakoshi illustrated many important lessons for all aspiring students. All these were of great value to me, but one resonated particularly deeply.

Throughout his book, Master Funakoshi makes reference to the…