This Philosophy was taught to J Lee Sensei and it is the one he also teaches his students.

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Eight Precepts of Goju Ryu Karate-Do

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  1.  The mind is one with heaven and earth.

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  2.  The circulatory rhythm of the body is similar to the cycle of the sun and the moon.

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  3.  The way of inhaling and exhaling is hardness and softness.

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  4.  Act in accordance with time and change.

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  5.  Techniques will occur in the absence of conscious thought.

 

  6.  The feet must advance and retreat, separate and meet.

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  7.  The eyes do not miss even the slightest change.

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  8.  The ears listen well in all directions.

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           "I believe these Eight Precepts are the essence of the martial arts. They are the elements which we are tying to achieve in our training in Goju Ryu Karate-Do. One should always be in harmony with training and try to be a person who serves society. I hope such training will finally lead us to rediscover our natural instincts and capabilities."

- Master Morio Higaonna

 

Rules and Disciplines

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  1.  Discipline yourself to the rules and keep sacred the Martial Morality.

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  2.  Understand Propriety and Righteousness

       Love your country and respect your parents

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  3.  Love your classmates and enjoy working together as a group

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  4.  Control your desire and stay healthy

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  5.  Work Hard, keep practicing and never let the skill leave your body

 

  6.  Learn How to keep the energy

       Quit inciting a fight attitude

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  7.  Always deal with the world matters with a kind attitude that is calm and gentle

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  8.  Help the elderly and the children

       use the martial mind to achieve Yan

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  9.  Follow the former 8 rules and hold to the Ancestors rules sincerely

 

Lines of Thought

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  1.  Love

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  2.  Compassion

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  3.  Politeness

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  4.  Wisdom/forgive

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  5.  Righteousness

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  6.  Faith