Benefits		Members		Beikoku Seal		Shido-kan Maxims		Titles & Degrees
	Dojos		Application		Name Origin		Quotations
	The Aims of Karate-do		Patience		Karate Creed

The Karate Creed

Understanding the spirit of karate
No attacks are initiated by a karate practitioner. Instead, there is love of peace, seeking of harmony, non-aggression, and respect of humanity.

Karate begins and ends with courtesy
Strict practice of courtesy towards your superiors, equals, and beginners in the art must be adhered to. It is part of the training of the karate character.

Practice must be done in utmost sincerity
Practice of kata and kumite must be done with the sincere belief that you are facing an actual enemy. Only then will your karate character of courage and respect toward your opponent advance with your skill. It is a necessity.

Follow the instructions of your Sensei and seniors to the best of your ability
Do not hold a critical attitude toward your instructors, or your efforts will be half-hearted and your practice will suffer. If you are not satisfied with the instruction, ask your instructor to explain.

Do not attempt to advance too rapidly – there are no short cuts
A solid foundation must be built carefully and cannot be rushed. Practice must be continued without slackening of effort. Your seniors have worked hard and continuously to acquire their skill.

Do not become self-satisfied
Only dedicated practice will bring definite results. To be humble of your skill begets more practice and thus more skill. To be boastful and conceited is to be a self-satisfied slacker with results to match.

Have a goal
The spirit and the art must become united…as in the meditations of Zen …to realize your true self. Skill in the art of karate is limitless, and yet you must have a goal. The goal? As in any art or skill there is no ultimate. The goal is to realize the successful union of the karate spirit and the art of karate.