jo, eiku, tan bo, tonfa, nunchaku, chizikun bo, sai, nunte bo, manji sai, kama, and suruchin. Below is a partial list of weapons kata included in Oyata's art Physical training Training aims to improve flexibility, strength, stamina, coordination, and balance by requiring students to push themselves to and stretch beyond their physical limits. Physical training also functions as a means to spiritual attainment (i.e., improved mental and physical discipline, greater vigilance, and increased self-confidence.) Moral and spiritual discipline Students are required to learn and live by a basic moral code, expressed in five "Dojo Kun" and ten "Guiding Principles." Similar Dojo Kun are used in many Japanese martial arts; the English translation used for the Ryu-te Dojo Kun is: Strive for good moral character. Keep an honest and sincere way. Cultivate perseverance through a will for striving. Develop a respectful attitude. Restrain physical ability through spiritual attainment. The Guiding Principles The Dojo Kokoroe (Principles) were originally from Nakamura and not Taika. Though these are good tenets to live by, Taika felt you should memorize his motto; 'Strive to attain true moral goodness, and express it through one's every action.' The following articles were written so that those who seek the way of karate will always be aware of their guiding principles. When asking to be taught, be submissive and free from prejudice, accept the teachings as shown. In this way, you will not establish your own peculiarities or bad habits. Be polite and obedient to the master and other superiors. Be courteous among fellow students and followers. You must strive to develop humbleness. Cultivate a spirit of perseverance, you will develop a healthy body if you have strength of mind and train fearlessly. Strive to be a warrior for the construction of a peaceful and free world by using the character building, morality and spirituality contained in the way of karate. In daily conduct, do not encourage fights or arguments. Move from easy to difficult, and from simple to complicated. More time is required to train longer and harder as you progress. Do not hurry or engage in senseless or reckless practice. Develop gradually. Become familiar with the use of the makiwara and other training equipment. Train yourself to use your fists, body and positions. Be patient and study earnestly the kata and matches. Do not aim for hurried success. In the past, a single kata was studied for three