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1000 good moves ruined by 1 bad

 bú pà qiān zhāo huì zhǐ pà yī zhāo shú
1000 good moves ruined by 1 bad Scroll

不怕千招会只怕一招熟 is a Chinese proverb that literally translates as: Do not worry about making a thousand clever moves; what [one has to] fear is one bad move.

Figuratively, this means: Even if you have made many clever moves before, one wrong move will ruin the whole game.

I compare this to the English saying, “It takes only one Aw-shit to wipe out a thousand Attaboys.”

Kenpo / Kempo / Quan Fa / Chuan Fa

 quán fǎ
 kenpou
Kenpo / Kempo / Quan Fa / Chuan Fa Scroll

拳法 is a form of martial arts that can be translated in several ways.

Some will call it “fist principles,” “the way of the fist,” or even “law of the fist.” The first character literally means fist. The second can mean law, method, way, principle, or Buddhist teaching.

Kempo is really a potluck of martial arts. Often a combination of Chinese martial arts such as Shaolin Kung Fu with Japanese martial arts such as Karate, Jujutsu (Jujitsu), Aikido, and others. You may see the term “Kempo Karate,” which basically means Karate with other disciplines added. In this way, Kempo becomes an adjective rather than a title or school of martial arts.

These facts will long be argued by various masters and students of Kempo. Even the argument as to whether it should be spelled “kenpo” or “Kempo” ensues at dojos around the world (the correct Romaji should actually be “kenpou” if you precisely follow the rules).

The benefit of Kempo is that the techniques are easier to learn and master than pure Kung Fu (wu shu). Students are often taught basic Karate moves, kicks, and punches before augmenting the basic skills with complex Kung Fu techniques. This allows students of Kempo to achieve a level where they can defend themselves or fight in a relatively short amount of time (a few years rather than a decade or more).

Because the definition of this word is so fluid, I should make some notes here:

1. Purists in Okinawa will claim that “Okinawa Kenpo” or “Ryukyu Hon Kenpo” is the original and true version of this martial art from the old kingdom. It is actually little or no connection between Okinawa Kenpo and the way the word is used elsewhere.

2. In Chinese, where these characters are pronounced “quan fa” (sometimes Romanized as “chuan fa” because the Chinese-pinyin “q” actually sounds like an English “ch” sound), these characters do not hold the connotation of being a mixed martial art. It is simply defined as “the law of the fist.”

3. My Japanese dictionary oddly defines Kenpo as the “Chinese art of self-defense.” I personally don't feel this is the most common way that people perceive the word but just something you should know.

Where There is a Will, There is a Way

A determined effort can move a mountain

 yū gōng yí shān
Where There is a Will, There is a Way Scroll

愚公移山 is the Chinese proverb (also somewhat known in Japan and Korea) for “the silly old man moves a mountain.”

Figuratively, this means “where there's a will, there's a way.”

Based on a fable of Lord Yu (愚公). He moved the soil of the mountain in front of his house. After years of effort, he finally moved the entire mountain (some versions of the story have God seeing how determined the man was, and sending two angels to whisk the mountains away).

The moral of the story: Anything can be accomplished if one works at it ceaselessly.


The Japanese version of this is 愚公山を移す (gu kou yama wo utsu su). But better to get the Chinese version, since this is originally a Chinese proverb.


See Also:  Nothing is Impossible

Tai Chi Chuan / Tai Ji Quan

 tài jí quán
 tai kyoku ken
Tai Chi Chuan / Tai Ji Quan Scroll

太極拳 is the famous Taoist meditation and martial art exercise. The direct translation of these characters would be something like “grand ultimate fist,” but that does not quite hit the mark for what this title really means.

An early-morning walk through any city in China near a park or an open area will yield a view of Chinese people practicing this ancient technique.

A typical scene is an old man of no less than 80 years on this earth, with a wispy white beard and perhaps a sword in one hand. He makes slow moves that are impossibly smooth. He is steady-footed and always in balance. For him, time is meaningless and proper form, and technique is far more important than speed.

For the younger generation, faster moves may look impressive and seem smooth to the casual observer. But more discipline and mental strength are needed to create perfectly smooth moves in virtual slow motion.

Note: There are two ways to Romanize these Chinese characters, as seen in the title above. The pronunciation and actual characters are the same in Chinese. If you really used English sounds/words to pronounce this, it would be something like “tie jee chew-on” (make the “chew-on” one flowing syllable).

Kyojitsu: Falsehood and Truth

 kyo jitsu
Kyojitsu: Falsehood and Truth Scroll

虚実 is a Japanese word that means “falsehood [and] truth” or “fiction [and] fact.”

This concept is used in warfare, gameplay, and martial arts strategies. 虚実 can be a strategy of real and/or deceptive moves. This gets to some Sun Tzu Art of War stuff where in warfare a strategic move is either a real and serious move or it is a deceptive blow.

Let's explore each character in more depth:

was originally written (there is a very subtle difference in the strokes at the bottom of the character) and means unpreparedness, falsehood, emptiness, void, abstract theory, empty or unoccupied, diffident or timid, false, humble or modest, virtual, or in vain.
In the Buddhist context, 虛 represents the Pali/Sanskrit word “śūnya,” meaning empty, vacant, unreal, unsubstantial, untrue, space, humble, or in vain.
In ancient Eastern/Chinese astronomy, 虛 represents the “Emptiness” constellation (one of the 28 mansions in the sky).

was originally in Chinese (they currently write it as in Simplified Chinese) with the meaning, truth, reality, sincerity, honesty, fidelity, and substance.
The Buddhist context is similar, adding real, true, honest, really, solid, definitely, sincere, solid, fixed, full, to fill, fruit, kernel, verily, in fact, the supreme fact, or ultimate reality to the definition.


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Characters

If shown, 2nd row is Simp. Chinese

Pronunciation
Romanization
Simple Dictionary Definition

愚公移山

see styles
yú gōng yí shān
    yu2 gong1 yi2 shan1
yü kung i shan
the old man moves mountains (idiom); fig. where there's a will, there's a way

see styles
zhe
    zhe5
che
 chaku
    ちゃく
(suffix noun) (1) (See 発・1) arrival; arriving at ...; (counter) (2) counter for items or suits of clothing; (counter) (3) nth place (in a race); (counter) (4) {go} counter for moves; (surname) Tsukizaki
to wear

南行

see styles
nán xíng
    nan2 xing2
nan hsing
 nankou / nanko
    なんこう
(n,vs,adj-no) going south; heading southward; (place-name) Nangyou
dakṣiṇāyana. The course or declination of the sun to the south it moves from north to south; a period of six months.

定石

see styles
 jouseki / joseki
    じょうせき
(1) standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; formula; (2) {go} joseki (jōseki); standard sequence of moves (esp. in a corner); (surname) Sadaishi

寄せ

see styles
 yose
    よせ
(1) last moves (in go, shogi, or chess); endgame; (suffix noun) (2) gathering; collecting; coming together

尬舞

see styles
gà wǔ
    ga4 wu3
ka wu
(slang) to battle each other in street dancing (derived from Taiwanese 較, which sounds similar to Mandarin 尬[ga4]); (slang) to perform weird dance moves

布石

see styles
 fuseki
    ふせき
(1) {go} strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves; (noun, transitive verb) (2) preparations; preparatory steps; arrangements; (laying the) groundwork (for)

復盤


复盘

see styles
fù pán
    fu4 pan2
fu p`an
    fu pan
(after completing a game of chess) to replay the game, analyzing the players' moves; (stock market) to resume trading

手数

see styles
 tesuu(p); tekazu / tesu(p); tekazu
    てすう(P); てかず
(1) trouble; bother; (2) (てかず only) number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); (3) (てかず only) {boxing} number of punches

撲跌


扑跌

see styles
pū diē
    pu1 die1
p`u tieh
    pu tieh
to fall flat on one's face; (martial arts) pouncing and falling (i.e. all kinds of moves)

比劃


比划

see styles
bǐ hua
    bi3 hua5
pi hua
to gesture; to gesticulate; to practice the moves of a martial art by imitating the teacher; to fight; to come to blows

移山經


移山经

see styles
yí shān jīng
    yi2 shan1 jing1
i shan ching
 Isen kyō
Sūtra on [the Hero Who] Moves Mountains

転勤族

see styles
 tenkinzoku
    てんきんぞく
person who moves a lot for their job; family who moves a lot for the primary breadwinner's job

傍目八目

see styles
 okamehachimoku
    おかめはちもく
(1) (yoji) bystander's vantage point; outsider's better grasp of the situation; (expression) (2) onlookers see more of the game than the players do; people watching a game of go see 8 moves further ahead

出戻り娘

see styles
 demodorimusume
    でもどりむすめ
(sensitive word) daughter who moves back to her parents after divorcing

劍走偏鋒


剑走偏锋

see styles
jiàn zǒu piān fēng
    jian4 zou3 pian1 feng1
chien tsou p`ien feng
    chien tsou pien feng
the sword moves with side stroke (modern idiom); fig. unexpected winning move; unconventional gambit

劍走蜻蛉


剑走蜻蛉

see styles
jiàn zǒu qīng líng
    jian4 zou3 qing1 ling2
chien tsou ch`ing ling
    chien tsou ching ling
the sword moves like a dragon-fly (modern idiom); fig. unexpected winning move; unconventional gambit

如臂使指

see styles
rú bì shǐ zhǐ
    ru2 bi4 shi3 zhi3
ju pi shih chih
as the arm moves the finger (idiom); freely and effortlessly; to have perfect command of

孟母三遷

see styles
 moubosansen / mobosansen
    もうぼさんせん
(expression) (yoji) (See 孟母三遷の教え・もうぼさんせんのおしえ) the importance of creating an environment conducive to a child's learning; Mencius' mother, three moves

岡目八目

see styles
 okamehachimoku
    おかめはちもく
(1) (yoji) bystander's vantage point; outsider's better grasp of the situation; (expression) (2) onlookers see more of the game than the players do; people watching a game of go see 8 moves further ahead

珠流璧轉


珠流璧转

see styles
zhū liú bì zhuǎn
    zhu1 liu2 bi4 zhuan3
chu liu pi chuan
lit. pearl flows, jade moves on (idiom); fig. the passage of time; water under the bridge

策を練る

see styles
 sakuoneru
    さくをねる
(exp,v5r) to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan

力士移山經


力士移山经

see styles
lì shì yí shān jīng
    li4 shi4 yi2 shan1 jing1
li shih i shan ching
 Rikishi isen kyō
Sūtra on the Hero Who Moves Mountains

ドッグイヤー

see styles
 dogguiyaa / dogguiya
    ドッグイヤー
(1) rapid pace at which the information technology field moves (eng: dog year); (2) dog's ear

Variations:
落ち魚
落魚

see styles
 ochiuo
    おちうお
(1) fish going downstream (to spawn); (2) dead fish; (3) fish that moves into deeper waters (to avoid the cold)

ドッグ・イヤー

see styles
 doggu iyaa / doggu iya
    ドッグ・イヤー
(1) rapid pace at which the information technology field moves (eng: dog year); (2) dog's ear

マイルドヤンキー

see styles
 mairudoyankii / mairudoyanki
    マイルドヤンキー
young person who stays in their (non-metropolitan) hometown after graduation, drives a car, etc. (unlike the majority who moves to a larger city and commutes by train)

マイルド・ヤンキー

see styles
 mairudo yankii / mairudo yanki
    マイルド・ヤンキー
young person who stays in their (non-metropolitan) hometown after graduation, drives a car, etc. (unlike the majority who moves to a larger city and commutes by train)

Variations:
岡目八目
傍目八目

see styles
 okamehachimoku
    おかめはちもく
(1) (yoji) bystander's vantage point; outsider's better grasp of the situation; (2) (yoji) onlookers see more of the game than the players do; people watching a game of go see eight moves further ahead

Variations:
ドッグイヤー
ドッグ・イヤー

see styles
 dogguiyaa; doggu iyaa / dogguiya; doggu iya
    ドッグイヤー; ドッグ・イヤー
(1) rapid pace at which the information technology field moves (eng: dog year); (2) (See ドッグイヤ・2) dog's ear

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The following table may be helpful for those studying Chinese or Japanese...

Title CharactersRomaji (Romanized Japanese)Various forms of Romanized Chinese
1000 good moves ruined by 1 bad不怕千招會隻怕一招熟
不怕千招会只怕一招熟
bú pà qiān zhāo huì zhǐ pà yī zhāo shú
bu2 pa4 qian1 zhao1 hui4 zhi3 pa4 yi1 zhao1 shu2
bu pa qian zhao hui zhi pa yi zhao shu
pu p`a ch`ien chao hui chih p`a i chao shu
pu pa chien chao hui chih pa i chao shu
Kenpo
Kempo
Quan Fa
Chuan Fa
拳法kenpou / kenpoquán fǎ / quan2 fa3 / quan fa / quanfach`üan fa / chüanfa / chüan fa
Where There is a Will, There is a Way愚公移山yū gōng yí shān
yu1 gong1 yi2 shan1
yu gong yi shan
yugongyishan
yü kung i shan
yükungishan
Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Ji Quan
太極拳
太极拳
tai kyoku ken
taikyokuken
tài jí quán
tai4 ji2 quan2
tai ji quan
taijiquan
t`ai chi ch`üan
taichichüan
tai chi chüan
Kyojitsu: Falsehood and Truth虚実kyo jitsu / kyojitsu
In some entries above you will see that characters have different versions above and below a line.
In these cases, the characters above the line are Traditional Chinese, while the ones below are Simplified Chinese.


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