Ren ma — Constant Polishing 錬磨
One of the fundamental goals of training in karatedo is to continually improve ourselves.
Gassho — Deep Appreciation 合掌
Deep appreciation is one of the core tenets of karatedo.
Omomuku Heito — Close Doors, Go 赴く閉戸
Moving forward sometimes requires us to close doors to parts of our past.
Iki — Style 粋
Style is the external representation of our true essence.
Taikibansei — Great Talent, Evening Forming 大器晩成
It is never too late to reach for the aspirations that define our lives.