Traditional Karate > Isshinryu Creed

A person's heart is the same as Heaven and Earth. The blood circulating is similar to the Moon and Sun. A manner of Drinking and Spitting is either hard or soft. A person's Unbalance is the same as a Weight. The body should be able to change Direction at any time. The time to strike is when opportunity presents itself. The eye must see all sides. The ear must listen in all Directions.

• I believe that success is the result of intelligent effort and does not depend upon luck or cheating.
• I believe I will get out of life exactly what I put into it; therefore, I will conduct myself toward others as I would want them to act toward me.
• I will not slight my work no matter what I may see others doing.
• I will render the best service of which I am capable and I know that success is always the result of conscientious and efficient effort.