Episode 46. 50 Years Of Isshin-Ryu & A Lesson From 1968
The conversation
About Donald Washabaugh.
Donald Washabaugh sat down for Kumite Lifestyle. That conversation is episode 46, “50 Years Of Isshin-Ryu & A Lesson From 1968”.
Sensei Donald lives in Vancouver, Washington, right across the river from Portland, Oregon. He is an Isshinryu karate pioneer on the West Coast and was inducted into the Isshinryu Hall of Fame.
His interest in martial arts started at 21 because he was trying to date a girl. Before that, as a young soldier in basic training, he realized the kill-or-be-killed attitude wasn't for him.
He talks about how balance in physical training helps you become more centered as a person, and why every member of a community matters, whether they finish first or last.
“I'm up here in Vancouver, Washington”
“That attitude wasn't for me”
From the episode
- His motivation is not to kill. It's to live.
- Being centered in training helps you become centered in life.
- You may not be the star player, but you're an important player.
- Discipline
- Isshinryu Karate
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
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