Aoinagi Karate

AOINAGI KARATE "PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY"

• We value each member of the Aoinagi Community for his/her individual and unique contributions.
• We recognize that individual efforts are vital to attaining the goal of the community.
• We promote collaboration and communication among individual members of the community.
• We positively instill a sense of belonging and significance for every member within the community.
• We embrace freedom of choice through disciplined training. We encourage dedication and commitment to enhance growth individually and collectively.
• We honor individual integrit y and strive to cultivate mutual respect, compassion and love.
• We affirm the diversity of individual members within the community. We celebrate our differences and value our similarities through practice of acceptance and inclusion.
• We foster understanding and tolerance among individuals including those with social or gender differences through promotion of awareness and sensitivity.
• We diligently lead by example while truthfully follow ing the lead of those who come before.
• We uphold and proactively practice the codes of Bushido -- Respect, Politeness, Benevolence, Loyalty, Sincerity, Veracity, Honor/Humility, and Bravery.
• Together we endeavor, through the art of karate and the principles of the classical martial way, to attain what is best for the communities that we serve.