The following sayings, known as mottos, are recited at the end of classes.
Karate should be pronounced as, KAH – RAH – TAY
Karate is my skill. I will defend my friends, my family, and my loved ones until the end.
Whenever I present myself, day or night, they will always know that I will talk, walk, run, and then fight!
While I yet have the ability to understand my own will and confidence, I will choose to be patient with all, but when in doubt, my courage and confidence shall stand very, very, TALL!
For in my mind there is good stuff in, bad stuff out.
For I am better today than I was yesterday because I will practice, I will practice, and I will practice.
Work hard, never quit, finish strong.
The ultimate aim of Martial Arts is not the victory nor defeat but the perfection of one's character.
I come to you with Karate, my empty hands. I have no weapons, so without weapons, if I am forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor, may it be a matter of right or wrong! I may choose to turn my left hand into a fist, my right hand into a sword; so here are my weapons. Karate, the art of the empty hands and feet!