There is no first strike in Karate.

You must ignore the bad and adopt the good.

Karate begins and ends with courtesy.

Karate is a technique that permits one to defend himself with his bare hands and fists without weapons.

Karate-do strives internally to train the mind to develop a clear conscience, enabling one to face the world honestly, while externally developing strength to the point where one may overcome even ferocious wild animals. Mind and technique become one in true karate.

Students of any art, including Karate-do must never forget the cultivation of the mind and the body.

Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty.