BELIEFS AND VALUES

· Kaizen  (改善) - continual improvement;

· Shuhari (守破離):

· shu = "protect", "obey" — traditional wisdom — learning fundamentals, techniques, heuristics;
ha = "detach", "digress" — breaking with tradition — detachment from the illusions of self;
ri = "leave", "separate" — transcendence — there are no techniques or proverbs, all attitudes and behaviours are natural, becoming one with spirit alone without clinging to forms; transcending the physical.

· Holism - is the idea that natural systems (physical, biological, chemical, social, economic, mental, linguistic, etc.) and their properties should be viewed as wholes, not as collections of parts.

· Goju (剛柔) - be hard and soft.

PRINCIPLES OF JU-DO (柔道) - "gentle way"

· Seiryoku Zen'yo (精力善用) - maximum efficient use of energy;

· Jita Kyoei (自他共栄) - mutual prosperity for self and others.

PRINCIPLES OF BU-SHI-DO (武士道) - "samurai way"

The qualities to which all should aim during everyday life are inspired by the ideals:

· Gi (義) – honesty;

· Yu (勇) – courage;

· Jin (仁) – benevolence;

· Rei (禮) – education;

· Makoto (誠) - sincerity,

· Meiyo (名誉) - honor,

· Chugi (忠義) - loyalty.

PRINCIPLES OF KARATE-DO (空手道) – "empty hand way"

· Hitotsu, jinkaku kanseini tsutomuru koto (人格完成に努むること) - constantly try to commit.

· Hitotsu, makoto no michi or mamoru koto (誠の道を守ること) - try to be fair and honest.

· Hitotsu, doryoku no seishin or yashinau koto (努力の精神を養うこと)- we must try to engage with diligent perseverance.

· Hitotsu, reigi or omonzuru koto (礼儀を重んずること) - we must try to act with respect and courtesy.

· Hitotsu, kekki no yu or imashimuru koto (血気の勇を戒むること) - we try to control our instincts.

Profitable readings

6 Quotes from the Greats to Guide You to Success.