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"Warrior".   Therefore, calling our eclectic art, 'Bushido' (The Way of the Warrior) was actually more descriptive than using a traditional name such as Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan or Ju Jitsu.  Even though we technically remain American Tae Kwon Do, Mr. Troxell has studied Ju Jitsu, Taiho Jutsu, Korean Tae Kwon Do, Goju Ryu and American Police Defensive Tactics.  Therefore, we refer to our style as Bushido.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>      <img src="HTMLobj-2353/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="65" height="66">        <img src="HTMLobj-2352/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="60" height="66">            <img src="HTMLobj-2354/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="59" height="66">           </div> <bR> <div> Our Art, or Way depending upon its application, will utilize whatever works.  It may be a block taught by an Okinawan style, or a Wrestling move taught in American High School.  If Boxing or The Bible has the most appropriate response for a given situation, then that is what should be used. </div> <bR> <div>  At all times we teach that the best response is to follow the way of the warrior.  As the code of ancient Bushido stated, "...a warrior may yield" this only means that a true warrior has many options.  An untrained person may only have the option of yielding, or retreat.  An untrained person may feel he only has the option of fighting.  A true warrior realizes that he may retreat, or stand his ground depending on the situation.  A true warrior does not  worry about what someone else thinks of him, only about what is the honorable or right thing to do.  A warrior can adapt and change as the need demands, realizing that fighting is often the last resort of a civilized man.  It is the inflexible tree that breaks in the face of the violent storm.  The willow can bend and flex unlike the unyielding oak, and will remain standing victorious after the storm.  </div> <bR> <div> <I><U>Bushi Kai Roots - Family Tree</U></I></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id240.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bushi Kai Roots"><U><I><U><IMG SRC="cccc4960.jpg" border=0 width="196" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></I></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id240.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bushi Kai Roots"><U>Click on Bonsai Tree to see chart.</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>Bushido</U></B></I></div> <div> B<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >ushido, the "Way of the Warrior" is the starting point for our Martial Art.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Our School Motto:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>"</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Calligrapher" ><B>B</B></FONT><B>ushido - In the Street or the Ring... The </B><I><B>'Way'</B></I><B> is still the same." </B></div> <bR> <div> As stated, we encompass techniques from the Okinawan style of Goju-Ryu, Japanese Shotokan, Japanese Ju-Jitsu, Japanese Taiho-Jutsu, Korean Tae Kwon Do, and even American forms of wrestling, boxing and police techniques.  </div> <bR> <div> By learning from all of these disciplines (and more!) we are definitely following the Martial side of Bushido. </div> <div>  </div> <div> "Bushi" means "Warrior" and "Do" the "Way".  Bushido was the Code, the Way of life for the Samurai.  The Samurai were warriors who practiced "Bujutsu", and "Budo".  Bujutsu - being all of the fighting Methods of the Samurai, and Budo, the Way of thought in which they were trained.</div> <div> <B><U>Do</U></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" > = Way - Philosophy, History, Mentality, Sport.</FONT></div> <div> <B><U>Jutsu</U></B> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >= Method - Application, Training, Physicality, Combat.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> The Code of Bushido has been summarized to the five following main requirements.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Fidelity</U> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >(Chugi)</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Loyalty toward Master, School and Homeland</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Respect toward Parents, Brothers and Sisters</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Assiduousness and Steadiness </div> <bR> <div> <U>Politeness</U> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >(Reigi)</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Respect and Love</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Modesty</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Correct Etiquette</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Conduct</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cooperation</div> <bR> <div> <U>Virility</U> </div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Valor, Courage and Bravery</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hardness and Coolness</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Self Control</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Patience and Endurance</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prompt and Prepared</div> <bR> <div> <U>Truthfulness</U> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >(Makoto)</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Veracity</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sincerity and Straightforwardness</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sense of Honor and Justice</div> <bR> <div> <U>Simplicity </U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Simplicity and Purity</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Frugality</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Thrifty</div> <bR> <div> In our style, you will see the Code, with both <I>Jutsu</I> and <I>Do</I> on a daily basis.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B><U>Dojo Creed</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70168ccffff00.gif" HEIGHT="24" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">I shall conduct myself in a manner which will reflect credit upon myself and society.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7016866ffff00.gif" HEIGHT="24" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">I shall be loyal to my school and the Art it teaches.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7016880ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="24" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">I shall be honest and exercise integrity for the purpose of developing cooperation and trust with my fellow Karateka and my teachers.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b701683399ff00.gif" HEIGHT="24" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">I shall exercise restraint in the use of my Karate knowledge, employing it only in fair competition or in defense of my life, my family and my country.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> [</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Troxells BushiKai"><U> <img src="HTMLobj-933/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="50" height="50">  </U></A><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Troxells BushiKai"><U> Previous Page</U></A><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Troxells BushiKai"><U> </U></A><B>~</B> <A HREF="sensei.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sensei Monte R. 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