Aoinagi Karate

The Ten Resolutions

1. I shall never invite trouble through uncalled for looks, remarks, or actions.
2. I shall make every effort to smile and talk, and not fight my way out of trivial situations.
3. I shall never become involved in the domestic quarrels of my neighbors.
4. I shall ignore the ranting of a rowdy, belligerent person, drunk or otherwise.
5. I shall never start a fight with a weaker person just to assert my own physical superiority.
6. I shall steer clear of trouble prone areas, or walk away from such areas at the first sight of trouble.
7. I shall curb my impetuousness and be extremely hesitant in using dangerous counters even in my own defense.
8. I shall endure rigorous training to strengthen my spirit and body but as my strength increases I shall seek to cultivate a gentle heart.
9. I shall endeavor through these arts to develop tolerance, patience, diligence, and an upright state of mind.
10. Henceforth, I shall train in the spirit of humility.

Ten Resolutions of Aoinagi karate-ka "The resolutions were compiled from two different sources. The first six resolutions are from Goshin-Jitsu karate and were passed to Aoinagi Karate via Master Al Kahalekulu. Master Kahalekulu taught karate in Hawaii until 1973 and directed many students in the peaceful ways of the warrior. The last four resolutions came to Aoinagi Karate via the Shito-Ryu line directly from Master Kenwa Mabuni, a master who taught in Osaka, Japan for decades. Although the resolutions are from different sources, all of them emphasize the responsibility of the karate practitioner to lead a peaceful life."

Sensei Castilonia,
from "Nuggets in the Ground"