Jiriki Kata-Do translates as “The Way of (Attaining) Inner Salvation By Rites Of Dynamic Meditation”. This system was developed by Sensei John Szmitkowski, J.D., a Roku-Dan (6th degree black belt) in the art of Okinawa Karate known as the Goshin-Do Karate-Do style.The foundation of Jiriki Kata-Do are certain select Kata from the Mokuroku No Kata (Catalogue of Kata) in the Goshin-Do Karate style. The kanji for the word Jiriki is interpreted as “salvation derived from within oneself (without the intercession of external guidance or stimulus)”. Jiriki is in direct contrast to the more common methodology of Tariki. The kanji for the word Tariki is interpreted as “salvation from without“. Thus the salvation of Tariki requires the intercession of a third person who acts as guide, medium, facilitator or interloper, without whom, salvation cannot be achieved. The essential human elements that are united and fostered within the dynamic philosophy of Jiriki Kata-Do may be parsed into the following three aspects, the physical attribute, the spiritual attribute and the meta-physical attribute.
The physical aspect contains the attributes of overall physical health, the methodology of proper breathing, the dynamic contraction and expansion of muscle, sinew and tendon, and the physical connection of one’s overall bodily structure to the Earth. The beneficial physical processes are nurtured through the breath known as Issho-ibuki (Lifetime Breath). The physical component is dramatized by an overall rejuvenation of the physical structure of the body.
The spiritual aspect includes, but is not limited to the development of the sense of “self”, facilitation of the flow of bio-energy within the body, the ability to foster positive emotions and the ability to recognize and triumph over negative emotions. The spiritual component of Jiriki Kata-Do is attained by an omnipresent state of mental clarity known as “Mushin”, or Mind-No Mind. The state of Mushin, coupled with Issho-ibuki, is used as the highway to transport bio-essence throughout the body. The spiritual aspect is dramatized by a total regeneration of one’s spirit and one‘s ability to transport one‘s life essence throughout the body at will.
The metaphysical aspect of Jiriki Kata-Do includes the ability to recognize the over-riding sense of consciousness that exists within the harmonious universe, and the desire to unite and synchronize with that universal consciousness on while on this plain of human existence and the hereafter plain of existence. It is summarized by an overall need for us to attempt to understand and experience a world greater that the world of our physical existence.
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