I interviewed Chris Goedecke (Hayashi Tomio), of the Wind School, about the relationship between play and identity in the Dojo. Chris, whose Buddhist name is Hayashi Tomio, has been teaching Isshin Kempo Karate for 48 years, is a Buddhist Monk and has authored several books. We spoke about how the Dojo functions as a transitional space for many of his students, who transform body and mind through the discipline of karate.