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The Kokikai Training Method

Make yourself strong through correct practice. Control yourself and understand Kokikai's underlying goal of character building as the root of personal growth and success.
Practice in accordance with the Kokikai Principles and follow natural law. Many people think power results from muscular effort; the Kokikai practitioner understands that true Kokikai Ki Power results from being natural and relaxed. Awaken yourself and realize your full potential.

Practice correctly and with dedication in order to become strong. Develop yourself and then realize the importance of helping beginners. Care for and nuture beginners with the same dedication you would wish for yourself.

Rank examinations, demonstrations and real fighting all require profound calmness for best performance. Therefore try every day to develop your calmest natural state of mind and body.

The dojo is a place in which we cultivate mind and body. Therefore, please follow dojo rules with respect and humility. The rules exist to foster an environment suitable to this dedicated study, and are enforced for the protection and development of your body and mind. Understand correct etiquette, manners, and civility. Keep your body clean, and your mind clear.

Your first task is to cultivate yourself. The path to fully realizing the potential granted to you is endless. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Be sincere, steadfast and dogged. Cultivate your personality and your character. Become strong, and then gently help others to reach the potential granted to them by nature as their birthright.

Kokikai is good for you and for society. Understand the benefits of studying Kokikai, and whether you study for health, self-defense, confidence, focus, or other reason, develop yourself and then share these benefits with others for the betterment of our society, humankind, and the whole world.