Student Creed
Black Belt Success Cycle
3 Rules of Concentration
Dojo Kun
How to tie your belt correctly

Student Creed

I will develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that could reduce my mental growth or physical health.

I will develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.

I will use common sense before self defense, and never be abusive or offensive.

This is a black belt school

We are dedicated
We are motivated
We are on a quest to be our best.

Winners never quit. Quitters never win. I choose to be a winner, sir!.

Black Belt Success Cycle Know what you want. Have a plan. and a success coach. Take consistent action. Review your progress. Renew you goals. Sir!

Three Rules of Concentration Focus with your eyes. Focus with your mind. Focus with your body. Sir!

Dojo Kun

Morals of the Dojo

HITOSU: JINKAKU KANSEI NI TSUTOMURU KOTO
(One! To Strive for the Perfection of Character.)
This means simply that you should try to mould yourself to be as honest and as strong as possible. strive to train in your Karate every day and do not slack off because of other influences.

HITOTSU: MAKATO NO MICHI O MAMORU KOTO
(One! To Defend the Paths of Truth.)
No, it is not all right to tell that little white lie. Try to keep your truth as pure as possible. Do not let yourself be tempted to lie either to yourself or to someone else.

HITOTSU: DORYOKU NO SEISHIN O YASHINAU KOTO
(One! To foster the Spirit of Effort)
Strive for both mental and physical perfection. You will never reach them, but the effort to do so is all-important. Never let your Karate become slow and tired. Keep yourself in a state of achievement.

HITOTSU: REIGI O OMONOZURA KOTO
(One! To Honor the Principles of Courtesy.)
Never be discourteous. Always try to be polite and honest even in the face of adversity. If others around you are impolite, then you will stand out as one having grace and courage. It takes courage, effort, and character to be courteous.

HITOTSU: KEKKI NO YU B IMASHIMURU KOTO
(One! To Guard Against Impetuous Courage)
Be strong in what you believe in, but do not close your mind to another point of view. One is not always right, but one is not always wrong. If you are right, have the courage and honesty to stand up for what you believe. Always strive to say what you honestly feel but do it with courtesy.

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