In time of grave public crisis, one must have the courage to face a million and one opponents.

One whose spirit and mental strength have been strengthened by sparring with a never-say-die attitude should find no challenge too great to handle. One who has undergone long years of physical pain and mental agony to learn one punch, one kick, should be able to face any task, no matter how difficult, and carry it through to the end. A person like this can truly be said to have learned karate.

Remember that you must always have a deep regard for courtesy, and you must be respectful and obedient toward your seniors.

No matter how you may excel in the art of Karate, and in your scholastic endeavors, nothing is more important than your behavior and your humanity as observed in daily life.

Karate begins and ends with courtesy.

The spirit of karate practice and the elements of training are applicable to each and every aspect of our daily lives.

Karate-do begins with courtesy and ends with rei.