Protecting yourself is self-defense. Protecting others is warriorship.

Act with the heart of the warrior.

Warriors do not lower themselves to the standards of other people; they live independently according to their own standards and code of honor.

During times of persistent hardship is when the warrior learns the most about his fortitude.

Self-defenses mean self-defense, period. It leave nothing out.

A black belt is nothing more than a belt, a piece of cloth. Your ultimate goal should not be to get your black belt. Your ultimate goal should be to be a black belt. Being a black belt is a state of mind, a way of life.