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PRINCIPLES
OF PRACTICE
written by Kanei
Uechi
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The purpose of
karate training is to discipline the mind and body and to master the art of
self-defense.
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Karate
practitioners should be well-mannered and modest, value courtesy, always wear
decent clothing, pay attention to their speech and actions and work hard at
training day and night.
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Karate
practitioners must never call upon their strength in a quarrel, speak harshly,
act roughly, or become troublesome to others.
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Karate
practitioners must never bring shame upon themselves or their school in either
speech or action.
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Karate
practitioners must never speak arrogantly, fall into laziness, or act
conceitedly. They should endeavor to work diligently at training and
improving themselves.
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Karate
practitioners should respect decorum and the martial arts, maintain the fine
traditions of karate and contribute to society.
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