Jibunrashisa — Identity 自分らしさ
Our identity is the cornerstone upon which our purposes rest, and the foundation of our goals and aspirations. Having a complete and clear sense of our identity is a core part of being a karateka.
Sokutei Zoka — Measure Increase 測定増加 (Edition 2025)
One of the surest methods to increase something is to measure it. Metrics gives us control and empowers us to do better.
![Ikioi — Momentum 勢い [Edition 2025]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1691568520168-d74572f43f62?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDYyfHxtb21lbnR1bXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NDczNDY5MDJ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=720)
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]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1534447677768-be436bb09401?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDIzfHxzaG9vdGluZyUyMHN0YXJ8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzQ0MTU3MTQzfDA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=720)
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]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512117789060-5de1ecef9eb7?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fHN0YW5kJTIwdXB8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzQzMzYwMTAzfDA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=720)
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.