Nagamine Shoshin's
Precepts for Mastering Karate-do
1963
1.
He [my partner or opponent] is human
and so am I.
2.
It is an imitation of
self-limitation on my part, if, I cannot accomplish whereas others can.
3.
Discard this imitation: if he
practices three times I must practice five times.
4.
If he practices five times then I
will practice seven or ten times.
5.
Do not turn to others for help,
Musashi Miyamoto once said: "Pay your respects to the gods and Buddha's,
but never rely on them."
6.
Earnestly cultivate your mind as
well as your body and believe in yourself.
7.
Karate may be referred to as the
"conflict within your self ", or a life long marathon that can be won
only though your creative efforts.viii
Nakazato Shugoro's Karate
Principles
(Posted in Nakazato Hanshi's dojo)
1.
Keep the
rules of this dojo and be not self-righteous.
8.
Maintain rapport with trainers,
superiors, and equals. Always be courteous and strive to cultivate the virtue
of modesty.
9.
Endeavor to develop perseverance, a
sound body, and the spirit, not merely the tricks, of karate.
10. Strive to (1) elevate your soul, (2) form character, and (3)
peaceful self-defense.
11. Always be prudent in conduct, never provoke a quarrel nor be
conceited from karate.
12. Practice kata and techniques in the proper sequence,
increasing training time and strength gradually.
13. Practice each and every form of karate orderly and evenly,
developing neither weak nor strong points.
14. Ask your seniors and trainers whatever questions you may
have.
15. Use makiwara (striking posts) and other training aids
habitually to harden the fists and other parts of the body. Practice each kata
repeatedly.
16. It has been said, from old times, that at least three years
is needed to completely master a single kata. Therefore, unlimited time is
needed to master all the forms and techniques of karate. Never be
self-conceited. Self-conceit will impede your progress and make you a detriment
to society.ix
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