Ikioi — Momentum 勢い [Edition 2025] Momentum is an incredible force that can propel you forward inexorably. Seize and maintain momentum, always.
Taikibansei — Great Talent, Evening Forming 大器晩成 [Edition 2025] It is never too late to reach for the aspirations that define our lives. History is replete with examples of men and women who have made an enormous impact of consequence later in their lives.
Gaden Insui — Pull Water to My Own Rice Paddy 我田引水 [Edition 2025] Our karatedō enables us to project our strong spirit to influence the world around us. It is important to both define and refine that sense of identity and make it our "calling card" to the world.
Narai-sei to naru — Habit Becomes Nature 習い性となる Building good habits isn't just a matter of doing useful and productive things. Our habits are really a reflection of ourselves and our identity. In fact, our habits are our identity.
Mushin — The Empty Mind 無心 Mushin is the state of mind in which one is equally prepared for all possibilities and equally free from all preconceptions. Mushin is a mental state of constant readiness, and also a mental state of effortless thought.