One Heart Way

Master Shimibuku realized that the true martial artist must be disciplined in three aspects of personhood; mental, physical, and spiritual. The true warrior heart lived a life of peace, respect, and compassion. Yet, the warrior would always be ready to defend life and limb. The true karateka does not operate from an emotive place in their heart, but an objective one. The mental capacity to compartmentalize feelings is key to thinking clearly and acting effectively in a confrontational situation.
The Japaneze word Bushido, encapsulates these precepts, and is eloquently summed up in four words: 

Way of the Warrior.

Isshinryu envelops the essence of Bushido as it translates to 

One Heart Way.

The Karate Creed:

I await you with only karate - empty hands.
I have no weapons.

But, should I be forced to defend myself, my principles, or my honor, should it be a matter of life and death, then here are my weapons - karate - my empty hands.

1. A person's heart is the same as heaven and earth.

2. The blood circulating is similar to the moon and the sun.

3. The manner is spitting and drinking is either hard or soft.

4. A person's unbalance is the same as weight.

5. The body should be able to change directions at any time.

6. The time to strike is when the opportunity presents itself.

7. The eyes must see in all directions.

8. The ears must hear in all directions.