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In this article I will talk about this principle: As you can see in these examples the principle of Jita
Jita Kyoei or “Welfare for all through mutual aid”. Kyoei, we can find it in all the moments of a class,

and here the importance of it being known and ap-
The concept of Jita Kyoei can be applied in our lives, plied by all, we must avoid being the students that
one foot needs the other to walk, and one hand needs only wish the progress for themselves , and retain the
the other to wash, and a man must give and receive, knowledge. For these there will be no more path than

help and be helped. backward movement.

And so great is the wisdom that this principle encom- Because, as the majestic work of the “Bhagavad Gita”
passes that I resolutely and at any cost endeavor to says, referring to those who are enlightened in heart:

transmit it in the best way that I can to my students,
the Jita Kyoei can be seen in all the dojos when: Such a man of understanding acts with mind and
intelligence perfectly controlled, gives up all sense
• Through attack and defense the partner helps us to of proprietorship over his possessions and acts only

perfect our technique, our mind and our spirit. for the bare necessities of life. Thus working, he is
not affected by sinful reactions. He who is satisfied
• It is present when we help others to get started on with gain which comes of its own accord, who is free
the road, there is no greater merit than taking a part- from duality and does not envy, who is steady both

ner’s hand, showing him the Dojo and introducing in success and failure, is never entangled, although
him to the Sensei. performing actions. The work of a man who is un-
attached to the modes of material nature and who
• When we hurt a fellow practitioner and we run to is fully situated in transcendental knowledge merges

him to help him get up and present our apologies. entirely into transcendence.

• When a Sempai accepts with determination a tough
challenge presented by the Sensei, and accepts obedi-

ently, with a strong Oss or Hai, motivating the Kohais
to put themselves to the maximum of their own abili-
ties and follow him in the endeavor.

• When everyone in the Dojo join and help in the best
way possible in the proper maintenance of the place Henry Binerfa | Publisher/CEO
of practice. Martial Science Publications, LLC

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