05. The Eleven Mottos of the Kyokushin Way
1. The Martial Way begins
and
ends with courtesy. Therefore, be properly and genuinely courteous at all times.
2.
Following the Martial Way is like scaling a cliff – continue upwards without rest. It demands absolute and unfaltering
devotion to the task
at
hand.
3. Strive to seize the initiative in all things, all the time guarding against actions stemming
from selfish animosity or thoughtlessness.
4. Even for the Martial Artist,
the place of money cannot be ignored. Yet one should be careful
never to become attached to it.
5. The Martial Way is centered in posture. Strive
to maintain correct posture at all times.
6. The Martial Way begins with one thousand days and is mastered after ten thousand days of training.
7. In the Martial Arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your actions as an opportunity to improve.
8. The nature and purpose of the Martial
Way
is universal. All selfish desires should be roasted in the tempering fires of hard training.
9. The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle. Straight
lines stem from this principle.
10. The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized
through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demands.
11. Always remember, in the Martial Arts, the rewards of a confident and
grateful heart are
truly abundant.