Wa — Harmony 和
Harmony is the basis of happiness and a good life — and a solid foundation for karatedō.
Zanshin — Awareness 残心
Awareness is a key skill that we train and practice in karatedō.
Kyokudo -- Intensity 極度
To act with intensity, and to live with intensity, is a fundamental aspect of karatedō.
Gaden Insui — Pull Water to My Own Rice Paddy 我田引水
Our karatedō enables us to project our strong spirit to influence the world around us.
Akuin Akka — From the Egg of a Serpent, Comes a Serpent 悪因悪果
From an evil source, comes evil results -- we strive to remove negative influences in our lives.