As published by Mike Gittleson by JKD Colorado.
The seven deadly sins as they relate to the martial arts...
Pride - making your training about showing off, finding every chance you can to try to dazzle everyone with your "omnipotent" skill
Greed - Focusing on making money and building an imperium of students and followers.
Lust - Lusting after fame, glory and thy neighbor's wife (aka other people's students)
Envy - Spending time watching others in envy of their fame, abilities and accolades. Turning this to ridicule, nitpicking and trying to justify your envy by pointing out everything they do wrong.
Gluttony - Trying to collect an inordinate amount techniques in order to feel all knowing. Training for accumulation rather than simplicity and understanding.
Wrath - Lashing out angerly at others, coveting hatred for those who have differing opinions or practice different styles.
Sloth - Pure laziness in your training. Maintaining the facade that you have earned your skill, all the while, not continuing to practice and hone it.
Don't succomb to the sins. Keep your training honest and focused.
Walk On!
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