Dojo Kun
(School Oath)
As karate ka's,
of the Yosai School of Karate,
We Promise
to show constant respect and courtesy
for our Shihan and fellow kohais.
We promise
to put forth our best
and most vigorous efforts during class
And strive to perfect
the basic principles and techniques
of our style.
We promise
not to use karate
but for which it is taught
and to dedicated ourselves and our descipline
to the philosophy and pride of our school.
Each color of our dojo patch represents a characteristic of our training and ettiquette.
Red is a symbol of STRENGTH and SPIRIT
Gold is a symbol of HONOR and PRIDE
Black is a symbol of PEACE and HUMILITY
Shin
Jitsu
Do
Way of the Truth