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

Grupo Cordao de Ouro

Natal/RN Brazil (2002-2004 3x)

Kabuto Jiu Jitsu & Escrima

Jeff Espinous

Waasmunster Belgium

(1997-1998 2x)

Chakuriki Karate

Thom Harinck

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)