Karate Creed
I come to you with only karate — empty hands !
I carry no weapon and mean you no harm.
But should it be an affair of honor, or possible physical harm,
or a matter of principles
Then here I stand, with my weapons — my empty hands.
Dojo Oath (Dojo Kun)
We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm unshaking spirit.
We will pursue the true meaning of the martial art way so that, in time, our senses may be at their best.
With true vigor, we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial.
We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors, and refrain from violence.
We will follow our God and never forget the true virtue of humility.
We will look upwards to wisdom and strength, not seeking other desires.
All our lives, through the discipline of karate, we will seek to fulfill the true meaning of the Kyokushin way.