Pete Mills Karate - Code Of Isshin Ryu

Code Of Isshin Ryu

A Person's Heart Is The Same As Heaven And Earth
The earth is limited while Heaven knows no limits. Man has characteristics of both as evidenced by the fact his is both the strongest and weakest in the universe
The Blood Circulating Is Similar To The Moon And Sun
A person should always remain in motion, circulate. As a result, in facing and obstacle, he will bend but never break.
The Manner Of Drinking And Spitting Is Either Hard Or Soft
In reference to combative techniques, if one become angry (hard) his balance is destroyed, but if one remains calm (soft) balance is maintained.
A Person's Unbalance Is The Same As Weight
Anytime one is unbalanced, that serves as an additional obstacle which must be overcome.
The Body Should Be Able To Change Direction At Any Time
The body should merely respond to events instead of allowing the mind to anticipate or attempt to "out guess" events.
The Time To Strike Is When The Opportunity Presents Itself
Always examine your opponent and attempt to locate his weakness. After finding his weakness, attack that point.
The Eyes Must See All Sides
The Ear Must Listen In All Directions
Refer to Kusanku Kata