I do hereby pledge to abide by the following ten rules governing my membership:
- I understand that the martial arts program strives towards the improvement of the whole person. Therefore, it insists on the constant interaction between the spiritual and the physical. I will emulate the high ideals of all ancient cultures such as tolerance, non-violence, respect for your peers, dedication to duty and honor to my superiors.
- I shall maintain a good rapport with my school. I will be loyal to the spirit of martial arts, as well as those who are inspired by the martial arts spirit. Since I have chosen to become a student of the martial arts, I am obliged to be loyal to the spirit.
- I will not criticize other students. An unwritten rule of martial arts requires that students only speak well of other students.
- I shall be extremely cautious about making promises, but I shall keep the ones I do make.
- I shall be punctual for class.
- I shall react in a mature manner in every event, regardless of whether it is favorable, frustrating or disastrous, as I represent my school.
- I will always act with purpose before me. I will act with sincerity and forthrightness.
- I will endeavor to overcome any shyness I might feel in front of an audience. In this effort, I will assist my instructors in teaching beginning students whenever possible.
- I will not hesitate to take necessary risks in order to develop into an ideal martial artist.
- I will endeavor to finish what I start, to reach my goals and set new ones.
