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The Way
Karate is often described as a way of life. These
are the virtues I try to follow in my life.
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HONOUR -
Do
the right thing!
Honour is the way of righteousness.
One with Honour has and seeks Integrity, virtue and quality in all facets
of their life. To be Honourable is to respect dignity and seek principled
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HAPPINESS -
Keep smiling!
Happiness is the way of blissful
disposition. One with Happiness has and seeks joy, euphoria or contentment
in all facets of their life. To be Happy is to have pride in one’s self
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WISDOM - Know
and discern what is true and right!
Wisdom is the way of seeking
knowledge and enlightenment. One with Wisdom is able to use knowledge and
experience righteously. To be Wise is to make right judgments. |
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FORTITUDE -
Just do it!
Fortitude is the way of heroic
courage. One with Fortitude has the strength of character and spirit to
endure adversity with resolution. To be Fortitudinous is to rise above all
fear, to have the courage to risk what we value for a higher purpose. It
is to live the virtuous life fully and completely. |
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HARMONY -
Be
peaceful!
Harmony is the way of freedom and
agreement. One with Harmony has and seeks peace and serenity in all facets
of their life. To be Harmonious is to be gentle and to forgive the
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INDUSTRY -
Work hard!
Industry is the way of working for
valued achievements. One with Industry has and seeks discipline and
diligence in their actions and lives. To be Industrious is to work hard in
all endeavours and to value each second of your life. |
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LOYALTY -
Stay True!
Loyalty is the way of unfailing
fulfillment of one's duties. One with Loyalty has and seeks a commitment
to right relationships. To be Loyal is to have faith in, to trust and to
stand by your family, friends, beliefs and obligations. |
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JUSTICE -
Play fair!
Justice is the way conforming to and
upholding of what is right and just. One with Justice has and seeks fair
treatment and due reward. To be Just is to treat people in accordance with
their actions. |
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BENEVOLENCE -
Be kind!!
Benevolence is the way of caring for
others. One with Benevolence has and seeks compassion in their dealings
with others. To be Benevolent is to show charity and hospitality to
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