In the past few days, I have been asked several times about the translation of Koyama Sensei’s book on Miyagi Chôjun (1888–1953).
It will still take a few days until the book is finished. The rough translation is already done; now the focus is on carefully proofreading the text. I will go through the first draft, then my wife will check the second draft. After that, we will work on the images, tables, and other materials. Only when everything is perfect will the final editing take place – to ensure that all names are translated consistently – and only then will the index be created.
Here is a small preview: what Miyagi Chôjun thought about lying:
My father hated lying. One time, my sister was playing with her friends and wouldn’t let me join. So I told my sister, “Big sister, father is calling you,” and sent her home. But when I got home, I was scolded hard: “You lied! When did father say to call your sister?” I was severely punished. He said, “If you lie this much now, who knows what kind of lies you’ll tell when you grow up! I’ll punish you hard.” He hit me until the battledore (a large wooden paddle used for a traditional New Year’s game) broke. It was a big wooden battledore that was displayed on the floor during New Year’s. I was beaten until it fell apart. Since hitting with hands can be dangerous, he used the paddle to hit me…
Let’s follow his advice !!!
Karate Kenkyū Shitsu 