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THE work that you do.
Effort is the exertion of strength (physical and/or mental) in an attempt to achieve a desired result. The results gained from effort are directly related to the amount of effort exerted. Our objective is to require slightly more effort from effort from our students than they think they can give. This allows them to slowly increase their ability to sustain maximum levels of effort.

USING good manners.
Etiquette is the culmination of your personal manners. Etiquette is a generally accepted code of conduct when dealing with other people. Those who treat others in the way that they would like to be treated are most often using good etiquette. In the Dojo, students exhibit good manners by bowing upon entering and kneeling to tie their belt. If a higher ranking student/instructor is tying their belt, the lower ranks remain kneeling until the higher rank has finished and is no longer kneeling. DOJO ETIQUETTE

WHO you really are as a person.
Character is the sum total of personal qualities that make you who you are. We say that a person's character is who they are and what they do when they think no one is watching them. Everyone can be honorable and forthright when they know the public is a witness to their actions. We see the real person when an individual has the perceived opportunity to do something wrong with getting caught. Your character determines if you will do the right thing or the wrong thing.

THE honesty and integrity of your intentions.
We say that sincerity is an honest promise. This means that you are an individual who keeps their word. We all know someone who often promises things, but rarely delivers on their promises. Conversely, most of us know someone who rarely fails to keep a promise. Obviously, we would rather be associated with the one who is sincere. Remember that others also feel the same way the next time you have the opportunity to keep or break a promise.

YOUR ability to control your emotions and actions.
Self-control is the ability to control your own actions and emotions. As we mature into adults, we are expected to develop our levels of self control. When studying martial arts, self-control is essential. We expect our students to show control of their bodies when practicing a technique or sparring. We also expect our students to control their minds when we intentionally make situations frustrating. Self-control will not only help you avoid panic in a dangerous situation, but more importantly, it will help you avoid negative situations all together. Practice self-control in the controlled setting of the Dojo so that you will possess it in the uncontrollable setting outside the Dojo.