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Bushido-code
Is it possible to live by the old ideals of the Samurai in this `information` age?
In Japan the warrior class was also known as the Samurai, also called bushi (hence bushido). They
formed a class in and of themselves during the 9th and 12th centuries.
The Samurai were fighting men, skilled in the martial arts. Samurai had extensive skills in the use of
the bow and arrow and the sword. They could just as likely have killed you with their bare hands.
These warriors were men who lives by Bushido; it was their way of life.
The Samurai loyalty was unsurpassed. They were trustworty and honest. They lived frugal lives with
no interest in riches and materials things, but rather they were interested in honor and pride. They
were men of true valor. A Samurai would try to be as helpful as possible and would never hurt (or kill)
anyone without a reason. This shows that peace, above everything else, is the way forward!
So here I am, trying my best to live a peaceful life in this
world of violence and betrayel. I do my best to stay as
peaceful as possible but is it really possible in todays
greedy world? It is a good question but no matter what
the answer is, I will continue to follow this code and all
of the righteous ways it encourages.
It is a good practise, influenced by Zen Buddhism and it
really does make you a better person.
Brian Berghuis
Dojo’s
Jiu Jitsu
Budosport Sakura
Apeldoorn Holland (2002-2021)
2006: 1th dan / black belt / faixa
preta
2021: 2th dan preparing
MMA
Realistic Fighting
Sportcentrum Iedema
Harderwijk Holland (1995-2001)
MMA
Street Defense
Body Plan Sport
Zeewolde Holland (1997-2001)
Kyokushinkai Karate
Haturessy
Vaassen Holland (1979-1989)
1989: 1th dan / black belt / faixa
preta
International training
Combate Real,
Academia de Jiu Jitsu
Natal/RN Brazil (2002-2004 6x)
2003: blue belt / faixa azul
Capoeira
Natal/RN Brazil (2002-2004 3x)
Kabuto Jiu Jitsu & Escrima
Waasmunster Belgium
(1997-1998 2x)
Chakuriki Karate
Amsterdam Holland
(1993-1994 2x)
Fighting spirit...
Us, we (B)JJ Fighters we men of the
mat. We are hard as a rock, we
have the Samurai spirit and show
no regret!
We train from the day into the
night. There is rarely a time we see
sunlight.
We shed no tears, we show no
pain. We've got nothing to loose
but all to gain.
This is not a sport but a lifestyle
they say. For it doesn't stop off that
mat but it leads through the day.
We fight like dogs when we get our
chance. But it all can be lost, all if
were not in our stance.
Blood sweat and tears are shed
every day. No reward is given, no
publicity, no pay.
Hours of training, no relaxing
holiday, instead a bootcamp
all in hopes of someday maybe
becoming a real champ.
How can you do this, you'r crazy
they say... Nothing no response...
there is no reason nor way…
(inspired by Joshua Evens)
“We choose only once.
We choose either to be a warrior,
or to be an ordinary man.
A second choice does not exist. Not on this earth.”
Helio Gracie (the real BJJ revolutionary)