Shomen

For many in the west studying Japanese martial arts the term “Shomen” will be known but not fully understood in its relevance.  This is further exacerbated by the use of sports halls and church halls where the ceremonial presence is missing and the hall vacant of the cultural significance always seen in Japan.  “Shomen” is broken down and translated (Sho) as(Tada)shii in Kunyomi meaning right,...