Join us in an immersive and interactive online Japanese Calligraphy workshop on integrating martial arts and calligraphy.This online workshop will focus on writing the kanji DŌ (TAO in Chinese), meaning The Way. The workshop will be a short lecture on the relationship between martial arts and calligraphy, followed by instructions on how to write the kaisho version of 道. We will … [Read more...] about Online Workshop: DŌ – The Way
Beginner martial arts students often inquire: "How long until I attain a black belt?" Many envision the black belt as the pinnacle of mastery, the culmination of their journey. However, they overlook the essence of the journey itself and the diverse phases one traverses toward proficiency.Similarly, in Shodo, practitioners ponder: "How long until I can brush a masterpiece". … [Read more...] about The Road To Mastery
Discover your true self with brush and ink.Join Gohitsu Shodo Kai's Virtual Dojo, pioneering an unprecedented journey where the study of calligraphy transcends technical proficiency, becoming a way of life—a transformative path towards shaping one's character and spirit.The Virtual Dojo is a members-only website that contains learning materials for students to continue studying … [Read more...] about Virtual Dojo
In the world of Japanese calligraphy, two terms often emerge: Shodo (書道) and Shuji (習字). Shodo is defined as the way of writing, while Shuji is defined as penmanship. While both are interconnected within the realm of Japanese calligraphy, they are two separate things and represent distinct facets of the rich tradition of Japanese writing. Shodo and Shuji encapsulate different … [Read more...] about The difference between Shodo and Shuji
In Japanese, the word for posture is 姿勢 (SHISEI), comprised of "SHI" meaning form or figure, and "SEI" meaning force or strength. Essentially, shisei denotes the power inherent in one's figure. In both physical and artistic endeavors, the essence of any technique or calligraphy lies in posture.Physically, posture denotes the proper alignment of the body to execute tasks with … [Read more...] about The Power of Posture
