Why do you do Kendo?

"Why do we train kendo? Why do we go for kendo training. Are we forced to? Or are we doing it out of our own free will" Above was the essence of what our sensei lectured us, due to our lethargic movement and sloppy footwork tonight/last night. In life as in kendo, it is the same. Many a times, we do things for the sake of doing it. We are not sure, not clear in our path. We just follow. We avoid asking ourselves such difficult questions as in WHY? WHY? If we are clear in why we do things, then we will do them better, and more efficient.. and we wont be in such contradiction and misery. But life is far from perfect. We are not born with all these answers. Thats why we must search. And in the process of it, enjoy the journey of this search. Its not easy, nothing worth searching is easy. But if you find it, it would be definately worth the while... And meantime, u can enjoy the ride too.

Always Maintain your posture and composure

Never show your weakness to your opponent.

Never say die.

Never give up.