Shuhari
concept describing the stages of learning
Shuhari (Japanese: 守破離) is a Japanese concept that describes the stages of learning to mastery. Shuhari is usually translated as "follow the rules, break the rules, transcend the rules". This specific phrasing is usually attributed to Sen no Rikyū, a 16th century tea master and poet. It has been applied to other disciplines, such as Go, Japanese martial arts, Noh theatre, and more.
History
This specific phrasing is usually attributed to Sen no Rikyū from the phrase 「規矩作法 守り尽くして破るとも離るるとても本を忘るな」in one of his poems. The Shuhari concept was presented by Fuhaku Kawakami, a 19th century tea master, to the wider public. Fuhaku based his process from the works of Zeami Motokiyo, the master of Noh, which then became a part of the philosophy of Aikido.
Definition
Shuhari roughly translates to "to keep, to fall, to break away" or "follow the rules, break the rules, transcend the rules". Aikido master Endō Seishirō stated: "It is known that, when we learn or train in something, we pass through the stages of shu, ha, and ri. These stages are explained as follows.
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