In Dave Lowrys book "In the Dojo" he refers to the five areas of the Dojo as connected to the Taoist five elements. North of the dojo ie Kamiza = water
east - joseki=wood
south -shimoza = fire
west - shimoseki =metal
centre - embu jo =earth
I also found it interesting that the wood asociated with east and joseki (where higher grades sit) symbolises responsibility, virtue and charity. There fore those of us that sit there have a responsibility to teach.
I also found it interesting that the North - Kamiza has the element water- could this be why Sacred Spring uses water as a symbol?
How could anyone ever refer to the symbol of water as wussy, water is powerful and gentle, destructive and life giving.
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