Yellow Belt

I protect life and health,
I avoid violence whenever possible.

Yellow & Black Belt

I respect the property and space of all,
I avoid taking what has not been offered.

Blue & White Belt - Ju-ni-kyu 12th Class

I develop significant relationships,
I avoid abusing others for selfish gain.

Blue Belt - Ju-ik-kyu 11th Class

I thoughtfully express the truth,
I avoid the confusion of dishonest words.

Blue Black Belt - Ju-kyu 10th Class

I cultivate a positive attitude, a healthy body and a clear mind,
I avoid whatever would reduce my physical or mental well-being.

Red & White Belt - Kyu-kyu 9th Class

I communicate health, happiness and peace of mind to everyone I meet,
I avoid violent, disturbing, and unduly critical speech.

Red Belt - Hachi-kyu 8th Class

I promote harmony and positive momentum to bring the best in everyone,
I avoid causing alienation, doubt, and division among others.

Red & Black Belt - Nana-kyu 7th Class

I encourage all to speak purposefully from the heart,
I avoid the dull contentment of gossip and small talk.

Green & White Belt - Rok-kyu 6th Class

I am as enthusiastic about others fulfillment as I am about my own,
I avoid treating others’ successes as the cause of my lacks.

Green Belt - Go-kyu 5th Class

I promote the enjoyment of life, and encourage others with my smile,
I avoid setting myself against the world.

Green & Black Belt - Yon-kyu 4th Class

I promote the search for personal realization of truth,
I avoid the seductive comforts of narrow-mindedness.

Brown & White Belt - San-kyu 3rd Class

I accomplish what must be done in a timely and effective way,
I avoid putting off doing that which will benefit me and my world today.

Brown Belt - Ni-kyu 2nd Class

I strive to be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind,
I avoid the negative effects of worry, doubt, and regret.

Brown & Black Belt - Ik-kyu 1st Class

I work to build love, happiness, and loyalty among all members of my family,
I avoid putting temporary personal benefit ahead of the welfare of those I love.