Code of Bushido

Many years ago I trained in the art of Shuri-Te Karate. Of all the things I learned, this code has been what has helped me the most in life.

  1. Live each day prepared to face death tomorrow.
  2. Honor.
  3. Humility.
  4. Loyalty to Obligations: All warriors are born with 6 obligations:
    1. Obligation to God.
    2. Obligation to Self.
    3. Obligation to Parents.
    4. Obligation to Country.
    5. Obligation to Employer.
    6. Obligation to Sensei.
  5. Respect all living things.
  6. Maintain the skill of your art to the best of your ability.
  7. Never strike an unjust blow.
  8. Never show fear.
  9. Never show pain.
  10. Never lose composure.
  11. Never draw a weapon until the decision has been made to use it.
  12. NEVER ACCEPT FAILURE.