CHAMPION CODE
Honor and fidelity
This is the essential quality.
No one can claim to be a champion (warrior in the noble sense of the word) if they do not have honorable conduct. From the sense of honor, all other virtues derive. It demands respect for the moral code and the pursuit of an ideal, in a manner that always ensures to have a dignified and respectable behavior. It conditions our attitude and manner of being towards others. There is no honor without fidelity and loyalty towards certain ideals and those who share them. Fidelity symbolizes the unavoidable necessity of keeping promises and fulfilling commitments. Fidelity requires sincerity in words and deeds.
Le courage
This is the essential quality. No one can legitimately claim to be a champion (in the noble sense of a warrior) without conducting themselves honorably. From a sense of honor, all other virtues flow. It demands adherence to a moral code and the pursuit of an ideal, ensuring one's behavior is always dignified and respectable. It shapes our attitude and way of being toward others. There can be no honor without fidelity and loyalty to certain ideals and those who share them. Fidelity embodies the undeniable necessity of keeping promises and fulfilling commitments. Fidelity requires sincerity in words and deeds.
Le respect et la droiture
It is about following the path of duty without ever straying from it. Loyalty, honesty, and sincerity are the pillars of this integrity. They enable us to make fair and reasonable decisions without any weakness. Integrity engenders respect towards others and from others. Politeness is the expression of this respect owed to everyone, regardless of their qualities, weaknesses, or social status. Knowing how to treat people and things with deference allows us to avoid many quarrels and conflicts.
Humility
He must remain humble and not flatter his ego. Pride and vanity significantly hinder learning. Kindness and benevolence cannot be expressed sincerely without moderation in self-appreciation. To truly know how to be humble, free from pride and vanity, without pretense, is the only assurance of modesty.
Kindness and benevolence
Kindness and benevolence are marks of courage and greatness that denote a high sense of humanity. They drive us towards mutual assistance, to be attentive to others and our environment, and to respect life.
Le contrôle de soi
This must be the essential quality of every black belt. It signifies the ability to master our emotions, impulses, and to control our instincts. This is one of the primary goals of martial arts practice, as it dictates our overall effectiveness. The code of honor and traditional morality taught in the disciplines of bushido are based on the acquisition of this mastery. They showcase the ability of every black belt to rise above any situation and master their instinct. A significant portion of martial arts training is founded on this virtue, as it governs our efficiency.