Listen
Give an instructor or training partner your attention and make sure you understand before acting.
A value we put into action
Respect.
Respect in karate is how we treat people, the training space, and our own effort. It starts with a bow, but it is shown in what we do next.
Train hard.
Care for others.
Keep learning.
Care for others.
Keep learning.
In the dojo
More than a bow
We bow when we begin and end training to acknowledge the space and the people who help us learn. During class, respect means listening when someone speaks, waiting your turn, using control with a partner, and helping keep practice safe.
A more experienced student makes room for a beginner. A beginner can ask questions. Everyone makes mistakes. We correct them without putting people down, because learning takes trust as well as effort.
What students practice
Respect is visible
Use control
Adjust power and distance so a partner can learn and train safely.
Take responsibility
Own a mistake, accept feedback, and try to make the next attempt better.
Outside class
Respect travels with us
At home
Listening, helping with shared responsibilities, and speaking thoughtfully can make everyday family conversations easier.
At school
Children can practice taking turns, including classmates, and disagreeing without insults or intimidation.
At work
Adults can listen to coworkers, value different experience, give useful feedback, and keep commitments.
In the community
Being aware of other people’s space, offering help, and treating strangers with courtesy are small actions that matter.
Respect goes both ways. It includes treating others well and speaking up when a boundary matters.
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