I hope that students and especially the teachers of Shitokai aim high and continue to persevere with humility, honesty and sincerity. Perseverance brings with it strength. It is this strength that will help us to get to where we want to go.

I wish you great success.
Shoko Sato Kyoshi 8th Dan

Life with a beginner's mind.
We should maintain the attitude of a beginner, with open eyes, without prejudice. For the beginner, the realm of possibilities is open; for the expert, the world is limited by our experience. The beginner's mind is fresh and ready for a full experience as if experiencing for the first time.

To overcome oneself.
Often, we find that our greatest obstacle is inside of us. We must overcome those parts of us that limit us and prevent us from freely pursuing our goals.

As it flourishes it bows its head an ear of rice.
As we become successful in life we must not forget the importance of being humble. As our lives bloom and begin to produce fruit, we must remember to bow our heads.

Kunshi no Ken
Go Do Shin
Dojo Kun
Heijutsu no Sanbyo
Goshu Gogaku
Shuren no Kokoroe
Ukete wa Uchite
Karate wa karada no kawashi te no sabaki
Yo Riu Bi

“The Noble Discipline”
                                                                         Kenwa Mabuni

Shitoryu's Five-way spirit

Hitotsu- Ishi. Shoshin wasureru nakare.
Hitotsu- Do toku. Reigi otokaru nakare.
Hitotsu- Htten. Doryoku okataru nakare.
Hitotsu. Jo shiki. Jo shiki kakeru nakare.
Hitotsu- Heiwa. Wa midasu nakare.

One- Determination. Never forget the spirit of first beginning.
One- Morality. Never neglect courtesy and etiquette.
One- Development. Never neglect effort.
One- Common sense. Never lose common sense.
One- Peace. Never disturb harmony.

Dojo Kun

Hitotsu- Jinkaku kansei ni tsuto nuru koto
Hitotsu- Makoto no michi o mamoru koto
Hitotsu- Do ryoku no seishin o yashinau koto
Hitotsu- Rei gi o omonzuru koto
Hitotsu- Kekki no you o imashi muru koto

One- Seek perfection of character.
One- Be faithful.
One- Endeavor to excel.
One- Respect others.
One- Refrain from violent behavior.

Heijutsu no Sanbyo
The three weaknesses or sicknesses of Martial Arts

hitotsu-Giro
hitotsu-Ketai
hitotsu-Manshin

One- Doubt or Skepticism
One- Negligence
One- Egotism

Go shu go gaku
Five practices of learning

Hitotsu- Kokoro gamae no koto
Hitotsu- Ashibumi no koto
Hitotsu- Maii no koto
Hitotsu- Tenshin no koto
Hitotso- Henka no koto

One- Attitude/state of readiness
One- Stance
One- Distance
One-Shifting position
One- Changing body angle

Shuren no Kokoro e
The training of the Mind and Spirit

Hitotsu- Kihon o wasureru na
Hitotsu- Shisei o tadashiku seyo
Hitotsu- Dosa wa jinsoku ni seyo
Hitotsu- Chikara o saidai ni hakki seyo
Hitotsu- Manshin suru na jishin o mote
Hitotsu- Renma o tayasuna
Hitotsu- Jibun de kufu seyo

One- Remember the basics
One- Correct stance and attitude
One- Quick action
One- Maximize power
One- Show self-confidence
One- Always remain in training
One- Rely on yourself

Ukete wa Uchite
Defence is Attack

The best defense is a good offense
                                                                                                Kenwa Mabuni

Karate wa karada no kawashi te no sabaki
Karate spirit is arranged by body action and moved by hand.
                                                                                                                                                     Kenwa Mabuni

Yo Riu Bi

Master Mabuni insisted that the system of Yo Riu Bi applied. That is technique should be useful (Yo), and have flowing rhythm of movement (Riu), and from the combination should come (Bi) or beauty.

Everything should be practical but have a utility elegant so is the parent about the expert and casual observer. The applications of follow are those of a basic Heian Katas of Shito ryu Kara.