Kyokushin Karate-do Training Hall Oath T-Shirt

*Customisation available Oyama had designed the Kanji of Kyokushinkai to resemble the Samurai sword safely placed in its sheath. Kanji is the representation (using Chinese characters) of the word Kyokushinkai, which is the name of the ryu or style. Translated, "kyoku" means "ultimate", "shin" means "truth" or "reality" and "kai" means "to join" or "to associate". In essence Kyokushinkai, roughly translated, means "Ultimate Truth". This concept has less to do with the Western meaning of truth; rather it is more in keeping with the bushido concept of discovering the nature of one's true character when tried. One of the goals of kyokushin is to strengthen and improve character by challenging oneself through rigourous training. The training oath is as follows: • We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm and unshakeable spirit • We will pursue the true meaning of the martial way so that in time our senses may be alert • With true vigour we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial • We will observe the rules of courtesy respect our superiors and refrain from violence • We will follow our religious principles and never forget the true virtue of humility • We will look up towards to wisdom and strength not seeking other desires • All our lives through the discipline of karate we will seek to fulfil the true meaning of the Kyokushin way