In martial arts, physical training alone is never enough. True mastery requires not only discipline of the body but also cultivation of the mind and character. The following Ten Rules of Conduct serve as guiding principles for those who walk the path of martial development. They remind us that the essence of martial arts lies not in violence or ego, but in responsibility, respect, and harmony with others.
These values have been passed down through generations, not as rigid commandments, but as a moral compass — helping students grow not only as fighters, but as human beings.
1. Respect your Master – he is the one that gives knowledge.
2. Remain disciplined – conduct yourself ethically as a martial artist.
3. Practice courtesy and righteousness – serve society and respect your elders.
4. Love your fellow students – be united and avoid conflicts.
5. Limit your desires and pursuit of bodily pleasures – preserve the proper spirit.
6. Train diligently – maintain your skills.
7. Learn to develop spiritual tranquillity – abstain from arguments and fights.
8. Participate in society – be moderate and gentle in your manners.
9. Help the weak and the very young – use martial skills for the good of humanity.
10. Pass on the tradition – preserve these rules of conduct.
These ten principles form the ethical core of our practice. They are not meant to restrict freedom, but to inspire awareness, humility, and compassion in every student. As martial artists, we carry the responsibility to act with honor, to protect rather than provoke, and to grow stronger in both body and spirit.
Let these words be not just read, but lived — inside and outside the training hall.