A Time of Uncertainty Is Also a Time to Face Yourself

Adolescence and young adulthood are periods when we begin to think more deeply about who we are.

How do other people see me?
Am I better or worse than others?
What should I aim for?
How do I want to live?

Amid comparison with others and concern about how we are judged,
it can sometimes become difficult to maintain a clear sense of ourselves.

At IBMA KYOKUSHIN KAI, we regard Budo as
a way of learning to face and understand oneself
during this important stage of life.

You Cannot Understand Your Own Strength Through Comparison Alone

Budo includes winning and losing.

In competition, there are winners and losers.
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