Kyokushin Karate-do Training Hall Oath T-Shirt

*Customization available Oyama had designed the Kanji of Kyokushinkai to emble the Samurai 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 "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 singing. One of the goals of kyokushin is to strengthen and improve character by challenging oneself through rigorous training. The training oath is as follows: ・ We will pursue the truth of the martial way that in time our senses may be alert ・ With true will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial ・ We will observe the rules of courtesy and respect superiors and orders from the refrain's religious and never follow the look on the principles not seeking other desires ・ All our lives through the discipline of karate we will seek to fulfill the true meaning of the Kyokushin way