An-Shu Rumiko Hayes discusses the meaning behind "Shoshin"

At Winter Quest 2023, a To-Shin Do Seminar hosted by Chapel Hill Quest Martial Arts, An-Shu Rumiko Hayes led off the training by discussing the principle of "Shoshin."
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[@zanedclark]

I always enjoy An-Shu Rumiko's explanations of words and phrases. Thank you

[@TheNinjaEveryDay]

Thank you for watching! She is very inspiring!

[@zachparade2791]

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[@TheNinjaEveryDay]

I totally agree!

[@victorsimpson4487]

First time hearing, shoshin is described as scissors and fabric by Mrs Hayes. I've understood it, meaning beginners' mind. Always interesting learning learning another perspective.

[@TheNinjaEveryDay]

Thank you for watching!

[@jasonwright6856]

When will these people claiming to be ninja become real certified nippon ninja?

[@adandyguyinspace5783]

Troll

[@dabash00r]

I do agree with this comment, not because of getting "certified" (no clue how you might even do that), but because "ninja" or also "shinobi no mono" are terms rooted in history. If you say "ninja" its always a person, with a special skillset in a certain periot of time. Same is true for the term "viking". You cannot be a viking, because you are not living in the 8th to 11th century. Simple as that. You can live LIKE a ninja, a viking or a medival person, but you are never one. Simple scientific use of the right terms.

[@adandyguyinspace5783]

@@dabash00r no one in To-Shin Do or Bujinkan or any ninjutsu practitioner claim to be a ninja. But using your own qualifier against you, someone who IS versed in ninjutsu in terms of fighting skills and infiltration, etc. could be a ninja for, say, a notorious gang or a cartel or any group that operates like that. Hell someone could be a Hitman for someone else. And all three would ninjutsu skills for the individual

[@dabash00r]

@@adandyguyinspace5783 It seems you did not understand my statement at all, although I phrased that "qualifier" very clearly: Noone can be ninja unless the person lives in japan during that specific time period. It's not about the skillset. Everyone can learn the skills that are summarized as ninjutsu. That does not make you ninja. Also i have to state that, from my perspective, "fighting skills", as in 1on1 combat, are not (!) ninjutsu. Certain aspects of warefare, for example troop movement, certain parts of logistics, are.

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@@dabash00r Well you're entitled to your opinions.