The "way and truth" is our foundation. How we practice is the "way" that we will react and the tools that work for us is our "truth." The "way" plus "truth" equals our freedom. Good journeys on your path to freedom.
Emphasizing all ranges of combat, Beikoku Fighting Systems flows from long range to mid range to close quarter, trapping & grappling range. The movements are crisp, and efficient, utilizing the most direct lines and angles. BFS is a delivery system to effectively pursue the most direct line of attack. And once an attack has been launched there are no breaks or interruptions. As one technique nears completion, it starts to blend into the next and so forth, one continuous flowing motion until the conflict is ended.
WARRIOR'S CODE OF ETHICS There is an old saying pertaining to martial arts, which states, "One must first learn civility before he learns the art, and one must first know his ethics before he knows his skills".
Civility here refers to good manners, courtesy, respect and consideration for others. Ethics, on the other hand, is a fundamental set of acceptable behavior which codifies the spirit of martial arts and which martial artists can rely on to cultivate their body and mind, and to guide their everyday actions and judgment.
Ethics is an indivisible part of the study of martial art and sets the moral guidelines for martial artists. Ethics principles serve as the traditional, cultural and social standard by which practitioners are trained in martial arts. Central to these principles is the concept of non-violence, respect for oneself and others, loyalty to one's family and country, and the following of the natural way.
The adherence to ethics confirms our moral obligation to society and fellow human beings as well as towards nature, which surrounds us. The concept also includes the attitudes, lifestyle as well as the social and moral behavior of the practitioner. It is the manner in which one behaves in both word and action. A practitioner of martial arts is a superior athlete, well versed in combat, but also upstanding citizen with good moral and social virtues.
Fulfilling the ethical principles is the true spirit and ultimate goal of the way of martial arts inspire all of us (less than perfect beings) to continually strive for perfection within ourselves. Unknown Author
All instructors, students and associate members are expected to live by the above Code of Ethics in and out of the dojo in our lifelong journey of warriorship.
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