Meet
a Scientologist - Paul Ceberano: Forwarding Two Family
Traditions: Karate and Scientology
Paul Ceberano, an
accomplished black belt in Goju Karate, develops confidence, discipline
and self-reliance in his students. He speaks of his love for his pupils
and his art in a video in the “Meet a
Scientologist” section of the Scientology website.
Henderson, NV (Vocus)
October 11, 2010
Paul Ceberano, an
accomplished black belt in Goju Karate, develops confidence, discipline
and self-reliance in his students. He speaks of his love for his pupils
and his art in a video in the “Meet a
Scientologist” section of the Scientology website.
Paul Ceberano, Shihan (Master) of the Ceberano Martial Arts Academy in
Melbourne, Australia, is the eldest son of Karate legend Tino Ceberano,
founder of the International Goju Karate School.
Beginning his study of the martial art under his father at the age of
five, Paul Ceberano has been teaching Karate for more than 30 years.
His own eldest son is now also a teacher at the Academy.
Open and extroverted, Ceberano, 46, enjoys meeting and working with
people. Teaching Karate is his passion in life.
Karate, however, isn’t the only family tradition. Ceberano is
also a third-generation Scientologist who uses Scientology in every
aspect of his life. And the technology of study developed by L. Ron
Hubbard forms the central philosophy in his teaching of martial arts.
Mr. Hubbard discovered that if a student fails to grasp the definitions
of the words in a subject, he will be unable to apply what he has
learned, and may abandon the subject entirely.
“I’m teaching a Japanese
subject—I’m teaching with Japanese
words,” says Ceberano. He takes care to ensure his students
understand the meaning of the words. A seemingly simple concept, but
the difference between success and failure in any endeavour.
This ancient skill is an art form, used for self-defense, says Ceberano.
“For me, Karate is about avoiding a situation. I
don’t want someone to ever get into a situation. If they are
fully aware of what’s going on, what’s going on
around them, then I'm happy.”
The Ceberano Martial Arts Academy works to foster fitness, confidence,
focus, discipline and respect in its students. What Ceberano values
most is “loving and being passionate about what you do and
taking responsibility for other people and things, not just
yourself.” His greatest satisfaction
is watching the children leave his academy with smiles on their faces
and knowing that they’ve improved their lives in some way.
“I feel privileged,” he says. “I get to
do what I love doing and I get to change people’s
lives.”
View Paul Ceberano’s “Meet A
Scientologist” video at Scientology.org.
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