karatedo

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.

Mokuhyō matsu utsu — Aim, Wait, Fire 目標待つ撃つ

Anticipate and appreciate uncertainty, and have a much better chance of reaching you goals.

Kime – Decisive [and More] 決め

Kime is the decisive strike in a fight: the strike that ends the fight. But it's also so much more.

Shoshin -- Beginner's Mind 初心

A beginner's mind, with the openness and modesty of a beginner, is a powerful state for the karateka.

Ganbaru — Steadfast Determination 頑張る

Ganbaru is part of the triumvirate of concepts that describes determination and persistence in karatedō.