Unique Learning from Karate-do

Truth in action

An extraordinary leadership metaphor

We do not claim to be unique, but one of R&A’s distinctions is the learning gained through the practice of Karate-do, a martial art which has proved to be an extraordinarily powerful metaphor for how leaders and teams can reconnect with their own magnificence. Karate-do helps people to see that when they pay exquisite attention to those things that really matter to them then choice starts to show up - and when people start to act on that choice then they can begin to enjoy purposeful and fulfilling lives.

Radical engagement

Karate-do is not an answer, it is a continuous journey which teaches practitioners physical, mental and emotional skills. This is especially relevant to organisational life where it is common to find leaders and teams struggling with issues to do with motivation and performance. As well as fostering strength and courage, we have found that Karate-do helps people build self-understanding and engage with their life and work in radically different ways.

One arrow, one life

Perhaps what appeals most about Karate-do is that it promises to help people give more of themselves and get more from themselves. In a world where it is all too easy to feel driven by a series of tasks this can feel like a revelation. ‘One arrow, one life’ is a Karate-do saying which reminds us that with intense focus we can break through self-limiting patterns of thinking and behaviour and commit to our own dreams of success.

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