I Am A Solemn Sogo Warrior

Trust the coding and programming of Sōgōbujutsu Warriors:

A Manifesto for Martial and Personal Optimality.

A Mature Warrior's Cognitions on

Being a Validated Sōgōbujutsu Warrior and a Noble Sword.

By John M. Viol Sōgōbujutsu Menkyokaiden

I am a Warrior. In the solemn realm of Sōgōbujutsu, I stand as a validated Classically trained Menkyosei Sōgō Warrior, existing within a boundless matrix of possibilities both as a Warrior and an individual. I surround myself with an abundance of fellow solemn Warriors and positivism that helps me navigate my Martial and personal pursuits with unwavering passion and certainty. I have come to understand that a triumphant Warrior is, in essence, an ordinary person with a sustained laser-like and unyielding Mokuteki hon ii - focus on their purpose.

Always and forever, I am a Sōgō Warrior, steadfast in my personal beliefs, with no comparison to others. My sole rival is the Warrior reflected in the mirror, and through rigorous training, my senses heighten, and I listen to them through feeling. I listen to my innate inner communications that always serve me well and help guide me through the paths of truth, purity, logic, reality, and authenticity. If you've never listened to something in your life proactively and intensively, you need to start listening to your inner guides intentionally and determinedly right now.

Through the coding and programming of Sōgōbujutsu, I have forged perseverance. An unwavering commitment to veridicality (真実の Shinjitsu no) guides me. I have learned to gain from the pains, setbacks, failures, obstacles, challenges, losses, and all the hard times in my life and training.

Every victorious Sōgō Warrior draws strength and wisdom from the highest validated sources. Victorious Warriors strategize and win first before engaging in battle, while defeated Warriors rush into battle and seek victory. I am still standing here today after 56 years of non-stop hardcore Martial training and will continue to stand tomorrow, but on another level. I am incredibly proud of my perfect Tandoku Renshu - daily training record, and I was fortunate enough to realize early on and affirm today that;

Tandoku Renshu - self-training is the single most important thing in Warrior Training and development. 

I remember that my choices create my reality, my decisions shape my outcome, and my judgments and contributions forge true Warriors.

I speak with compassion in my voice, and I stay true to my Warrior's heart, especially when it asks. It is with a cleansed, pure heart and mind - Seishin- that I navigate my Martial and personal discoveries. In the face of consequences, I calm my mind, taking the time to rest, recharge, and renew my mental and physical stamina. Resilience becomes my ally, endurance my companion, and survival my commitment; no matter what, I will never give up, and I will survive.

I fight daily for the present and a legacy that echoes through the ages. I rise boldly daily with the intent of creating, innovating, influencing, and disrupting the norm. I maintain my inner vision, living intensely and wholeheartedly without reserve as if each moment could be my last, like the Sōgō Warriors of old.

Every day is an opportunity for deeper Martial and personal discoveries, acts of boldness, and services to humankind. I reject fear, break any cycle of negativity, and constantly seek the extraordinary in the ordinary.

As I welcome the wisdom that comes with growing older, I also welcome the unknown future. I allow myself to evolve and fill voids with new opportunities. My body is even stronger now and ever more deserving of great care and respect. Today, I celebrate the present, recognizing that I am younger now than I will ever be again and better than I ever was.

In each moment of incertitude, I choose to trust my Sōgōbujutsu Classical Martial training - the programmers, the process, and life's experiences. Focusing on my Ikigai 生き甲斐 - life's purpose, I become infinitely assured and maintain my Kodawarinuku 拘り抜く (to refuse to compromise (on quality, etc.) to be meticulous about doing things the right way through to the end).

Words may shake me, but they do not define me. I hold power over my mind, seeking advice when needed and renouncing the desire for unearned accolades. I accept that I am responsible for initiating transformative upgrades within myself and others daily.

I serve you, my fellow MSI Sōgōbujutsu Warriors, and protect humankind because it is the most noble of professions and my Ikigai - life's purpose. When I fulfill my purpose, that is my reward. I breathe in all healing and exhale everything toxic. I encourage others to do the same. In acknowledging my reasons for being, I follow an infinite path of personal discovery and Martial purpose. With each discovery and revelation, I reaffirm the reasons for who I am and what drives me forward - I am a Warrior who protects and provides survival solutions.

I recognize that my reasons for being extend beyond the superficial layers of day-to-day existence. They are the pillars that support the architecture of my aspirations, guiding me towards a life of significance and fulfillment. It is a moment of clarity where I understand the "what" of my existence and the "why." 

As a Sōgōbujutsu Warrior, this acknowledgment becomes a source of empowerment. It fuels my resilience in adversity and fortifies my commitment to my chosen Martial path. I comprehend that my Martial and personal quest is not merely a series of disconnected events but a purposeful odyssey aligned with the principles of truth, purity, logic, reality, and authenticity.

In this acknowledgment, I always courageously confront unnecessary trepidations and uncertainties. It becomes a radiant light that illuminates the shadows, allowing me to stand firm in my convictions. I draw strength from the understanding that, as a Sōgō Warrior, my reasons for being were interlinked with the higher sources from which I derive my inspiration.

Moreover, this acknowledgment shapes my interactions with the Martial and personal world around me. It transforms my perspective, fostering compassion and understanding. I recognize that every individual I encounter has unique reasons for being. I contribute to a more optimal existence by acknowledging this diversity and offering my services.

In my life experiences, acknowledging my reasons for being is not a static moment but an ongoing process. It involves continuous introspection, adaptation, and growth. With each passing day, I refine my understanding, aligning my actions with my purpose and contributing to the MSI collective spirit and energy of fellow Sōgōbujutsu Warriors.

Acknowledging my Ikigai - reasons for being exemplifies inspiration for other like-minded individuals. My commitment to authenticity and purpose is a testament to my personal awareness's transformative power. It is a call to fellow Warriors to embrace their reasons for being, forging a collective force that resonates with the timeless principles of Sōgōbujutsu.

I am confident in my abilities, talents, and worthiness. I have been told I have potential. I care about and am responsible for initiating transformative upgrades within myself and others daily. I am disciplined, caring, powerful, courageous, forgiving, wanted, understood, and healing more and more each day. I am a formidable Warrior, someone to be feared but not hunted.

I am a true Classically trained Sōgōbujutsu Warrior who fights to protect not out of dread or despair but out of a passion for everything that is 360 around me and all that is personal to me. In the eternal now, with no regrets, I find my strength and purpose in being a validated Sōgōbujutsu Warrior.

In my daughter’s eyes, I am a hero. She sees me as strong, wise, and fearless, but the truth is plain to me that she was sent to rescue me. I see who I want to be in my daughter's eyes, making her my hero.

Sōgōbujutsu is about forging indomitable Warriors that are compared to the forging of a noble sword, representing the razor-thin line between Katsujinken and Satsujinken - giving or taking life. I have been coded and programmed to always strive for optimality in everything, every day. I've actually experienced and seen what optimality feels like. I'm on the path of optimality, aiming to become the Ultimate Warrior and Optimal Person. There's no place on it for foolishness. I have no interest in money or power. I have no interest in being lauded, only in being a Validated Sōgōbujutsu Warrior and Noble Sword.