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The Principals of Black Belt
As a
dedicated student of the Martial Arts, I will live by the Principals of
Black Belt: The Twenty Precepts of Karate, Master Funakoshi Gichin laid out the Twenty Precepts of Karate, which form the foundations of the art. Within these twenty principles, based heavily on Bushido and Zen, lies the philosophy of the Summit Martial Arts. |
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Never forget: karate begins with rei and ends with rei (Rei means courtesy or respect, and is represented in karate by bowing) |
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There is no first attack in karate |
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Karate supports righteousness |
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First understand yourself, then understand others |
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The art of developing the mind is more important than the art of applying technique |
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The mind needs to be freed |
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Trouble is born of negligence |
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Do not think karate belongs only in the dojo |
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Karate training requires a lifetime |
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Transform everything into karate; therein lies its exquisiteness |
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Genuine karate is like hot water; it cools down if you do not keep on heating it |
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Do not think of winning; you must think of not losing |
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Transform yourself according to the opponent |
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The outcome of the fight depends on one's control |
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Imagine one's arms and legs as swords |
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Once you leave the shelter of home, there are a million enemies |
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Postures are for the beginner; later they are natural positions |
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Do the kata correctly; the real fight is a different matter |
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Do not forget control of the dynamics of power, the elasticity of the body and the speed of the technique |
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Always be good at the application of everything that you have learned.
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The Five Dojo Kun come from the first Okinawan Karate Dojo, created by Tode Sakugawa the first Okinawan Karate Teacher. Every one studying at the Summit Dojo commits to memory. With each practice session at the dojo, students kneel in the seiza position and repeat these five precepts out loud. This process reminds students of the right attitude, frame of mind and virtues to strive for both within the dojo, and outside.
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Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto |
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Makoto
no michi o mamoru koto |
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Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto |
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Reigi
o omonzuru koto |
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Kekki
no yuu o imashimuru koto |
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Please take the time to memorize the Dojo Kun, the Principals of Black Belt, and understand the twenty precepts. Real Martial Artists are people who hold themselves to a higher standard. This is the major difference between Martial Arts and any other activity you or your family may ever become involved in. Martial Arts truly is a way of life.
Academy Protocol
Leave bad
attitude and problems outside
Please
arrive 10-15 min. prior to class time.
Quietly prepare for your class.
Remain off the mat in proper warm-up area until your class begins.
Keep your uniform/work-out apparel clean and wrinkle free.
Practice good hygiene.
Remove all jewelry prior to class.
Wear a complete and approved school uniform. No exceptions please.
Sparring gear is required for sparring classes.
Place shoes in changing room or under bench.
Introduce yourself to fellow students whom you do not know and make them feel
welcome.
If you bring a guest, introduce them to your instructors, guest follow rules as
well.
Small children should be supervised and not allowed to climb, run or play
loudly.
No gum chewing or candy on the mats.
Come to class with energy and enthusiasm.
Don't let anyone be better than you.
Enter each class with spirit and energy for learning.
Remember: “He who is afraid to do too much...always does too little.”
Work hard and encourage your team-mates to work hard as well.
Notify staff if you will be away for more than 3 days.
As a member of our team we’re counting on your enthusiasm and contribution each
and every day, train at least twice a week and make up missed classes
immediately.
Never miss belt exams, get extra help to stay on schedule.
Never forget your goal; Black Belt Excellence!
