Karate strives internally to develop a clear conscience, enabling one to face the world truthfully, while externally developing strength. Mind and technique must become one when practising karate. A person how trains in karate must show courtesy at all times. Without courtesy, the true essence of karate is lost. The karate student must be humble to accept criticism from others and to admit any lack of knowledge rather then pretend to know what he does not.
Some people believe that karate is dangerous.
The danger of karate depends in its use and when applied. If properly applied, karate can yield results of great value. When karate is used in an offensive manner, it is not a reflection on the student but a reflection on the instructor. There is no such thing as a bad student, there is only a bad instructor. The role of the JKA of Bermuda instructors is to promote the true meaning and philosophy of karate in Bermuda.