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君子之拳 ~ Kunshi no Ken
The Noble Discipline – to concentrate on cultivating oneself to become a well-rounded, respectful individual. The person who is able to accomplish this as well as to exercise good manners in all situations with self-discipline and respect, who is able to assume accountability for one’s actions, and to keep one’s integrity as to set an example for others, is considered a Shitō-ryū practitioner
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受け手わ撃手 ~ Ukete wa Uchite
Defence is Attack – The best defence is a good offense
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空手は体の躱わし、手乃捌き ~ Karate wa karada no kawashi te no sabaki
Karate spirit is arranged by body action and moved by hand
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用流美 ~ Yo Ryū Bi
Use-Flow-Beauty – techniques should be useful, andhaving flowing rhythm of movement with a beautiful combination
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五道心 Go Dō Shin
(Shitō-Ryū's) Five Way Spirit
一、初心忘れるなかれ 意志 Hitotsu- Ishi. Shoshin wasureru nakare.
One- Determination. Never forget the spirit of first beginning.
一、礼儀怠るなかれ 道徳 Hitotsu- Dō toku. Reigi okutaru nakare.
One- Morality. Never neglect courtesy and etiquette.
一、努力怠るなかれ 発展 Hitotsu- Hatten. Doryoku okutaru nakare.
One- Development. Never neglect effort.
一、常識かけるなかれ 常識 Hitotsu- Jō shiki. Jo shiki kakeru nakare.
One- Common sense. Never lose common sense.
一、和乱すなかれ 平和 Hitotsu-Heiwa. Wa midasu nakare.
One- Peace. Never disturb harmony.
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兵術之三病 Heijutsu no Sanbyo
(Shitō-Ryū's) Three Weaknesses or Sicknesses of Martial Arts
一、疑慮 Hitotsu- Giryo
One- Doubt or Scepticism
一、懈怠 Hitotsu- Ketai
One- Negligence
一、慢心 Hitotsu- Manshin
One- Egotism
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五習五学 Goshu Gogaku
Five Practices of Learning
一、心構えの事 Hitotsu- Kokoro gamae no koto
One- Attitude/state of readiness
一、足踏みの事 Hitotsu- Ashibumi no koto
One- Stance
一、間合の事 Hitotsu- Ma'ai no koto
One- Distance
一、転身の事 Hitotsu- Tenshin no koto
One- Shifting position
一、変化の事 Hitotso- Henka no koto
One- Changing body angle
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修練之心得 Shūren no Kokoro e
The Training of the Mind and Spirit
一、基本を忘れるな Hitotsu- Kihon o wasureru na
One- Remember the basics
一、姿勢を正しくせよ Hitotsu- Shisei o tadashiku seyo
One- Correct stance and attitude
一、動作わ迅速にせよ Hitotsu- Dōsa wa jinsoku ni seyo
One- Quick action
一、力を最大に発揮せよ Hitotsu- Chikara o saidai ni hakki seyo
One- Maximize power
一、慢心するな自信をもて Hitotsu- Manshin suru na jishin o mote
One- Show self-confidence
一、錬磨を絶やすな Hitotsu- Renma o tayasuna
One- Always remain in training
一、自分で工夫せよ Hitotsu- Jibun de kufū seyo
One- Rely on yourself
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