Dojo By Laws
BY-Laws
The Dojo By Laws were developed to serve as a guide for conduct of the students of American Karate Kai. These by-laws or rules are verbal affirmations that are recited by all of the students at the end of each training session.
Recitation reminds all of the students in dojo the importance of mental and spiritual growth in addition to the physical development as they progress in rank. These By Laws provide guidance as students Seek Perfection of Character
in their lives.
It is expected that all members of our Association will strive to abide by these rules in an effort to enhance the quality of life for themselves, their loved ones, family and friends.
American Karate Kai BY-Laws
- Never misuse these arts or use them for self gain.
- Never criticize students of other clubs or challenge them to a duel.
- Never use any dangerous methods unless within the law.
- Never boast or show off in public, but rather show self respect, as well as, respect for others.
- Never have fists that will shed innocent blood.
- Never say in one house, what you hear in another, and never speak ill of the absent.
- Never use any profane language.
- Never have feet and hands that are fast and mischievous.
- Never deprive any person of his rights by superiority or acts of violence.
- Always be humble, sincere and courteous.
- Always be truthful and honest.
- Always be very patient in the process of acquiring this powerful knowledge.
- Through the knowledge of these arts, let us become physically, mentally and spiritually strong.
- Exert every effort to help and protect our loved ones, our friends, the handicapped and the innocent as well.
- Avoid all unnecessary arguments in order to avoid all unnecessary trouble.
- Protect the innocent, forgive the ignorant, and tame only the wild. However, let us tame ourselves first before we tame the wild.