Friday, November 11, 2011

I heart macro Sunday

I will test for 3rd brown in Okinawan Kobojitsu (weapons) this week.  While getting ready for my test, I've spent some "quality" time with my arsenal.  I've also managed to scare a few neighbors and the UPS man, but that's another story.

nunchaku


Each weapon has its own unique personality and requires a different skill set.  My shoulders can certainly tell when I've been practicing with the nunchaku (as can my husband when he sees the new bruises).  The sai requires a bit of wrist action.  I get to practice fine motor skills with the kama.

tonfa


My sensei says that, in practice, weapons are extensions of ourselves.  If you watch a master in action, you will see just that.  In a master's hands, the weapons are not cumbersome or bulky.  Rather, they are quick and graceful and follow the movement of the body.

sai

I love karate and take pride in learning a system that has been passed down from teacher to student for hundreds of years.  I can only hope to honor that rich heritage.

kama

DISCLAIMER:  No neighbors, delivery men, puppies, children, or pink boots were harmed during the taking of these pictures.  The photographer, however, is recovering nicely


. studio waterstone

14 comments:

  1. Pixiloo, I love your photos! Best wishes on your up coming Test. I did Karate until my knees got so bad from the jumping and fighting, but I still long to go back. My favorites were the weapons and the walking katas. My disciplined was Shotokon it is an Okinawan style also. I was one stripe away from Black belt.
    Therese

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  2. Wow, how cool are these photos! I also learned something new! Good luck on your test!

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  3. You have a wonderful sense of humor. I love your disclaimer!! Fabulous pics. You are one tough cookie!!

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  4. beautiful photos ...you've made me giggle with your disclaimer...

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  5. very creative and beautiful images. good luck. kareninkenai

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  6. Haha, so glad you're recovering nicely! Good luck on your test!

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  7. Interesting photo and I learned a lot too! Best wishes!

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  8. Great images..good luck with the test...sounds like you have earned it!
    Jenni

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  9. What a great post! I love your instructional tone, and your enjoyment shows through. Oh, and incredible pictures too!

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  10. Awesome looking weapons. Good luck with the test.
    Great photos.

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  11. good luck on your test. that's some tough stuff you do. recover nicely!

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  12. i totally loved all compositions...pretty unique and standout!

    gr8 work,
    cheers,
    My Third Eye

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