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Okinawan Seidokan Karate and Kobudo
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Shu Ha Ri Principle
 
   

The principle of shu ha ri is a quintessential part of studying Okinawan martial arts. This martial art principle has had an effect on kata and waza and not only applies to the technique of karate but also to the development of one's character.
  • SHU

The student listens, obeys and learns from the teacher (do as the teacher says)

  • HA

The student's goal is to be better than the teacher (perfect the technique)

  • RI

The completion of the process where the student via consciencious application of the first two concepts may actually become better than the teacher (the student becomes the teacher)