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.

I develop significant relationships.

I avoid abusing others for selfish gain.

Blue/White Belt – Ju-ni-kyu 12th Class

I thoughtfully express the truth.

I avoid the confusion of dishonest words.

I cultivate a positive attitude, a healthy body, and a clear mind.

I avoid whatever would reduce my physical well-being.

Blue Belt – Ju-ik-kyu 11th Class

I communicate health, happiness, and peace of mind to everyone I meet.

I avoid violent, disturbing, and unduly critical speech.

Blue/Black Belt – Ju-kyu 10th Class

I promote harmony and positive momentum to bring out the best in everyone.

I avoid causing alienation, doubt, and division among others.

Red/White Belt –Kyu-kyu 9th Class

I encourage all to speak purposefully from the heart.

I avoid the dull contentment of gossip and small talk.

Red Belt – Hachi-kyu 8th 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.

Red/Black Belt – Nana-kyu 7th Class

I promote the enjoyment of life, and encourage others with my smile.

I avoid setting myself against the world.

Green/White Belt – Rok-kyu 6th Class

I strive for the personal realization of truth.

I avoid the seductive comfort of narrow-mindedness.

Green Belt – Go-Kyu 5th 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.

Green/Black Belt – Yon-Kyu 4th 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/White Belt – San-Kyu 4th 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.

Brown Belt – Ni-kyu 2nd Class

Identify times in your life where you are using the code.

Brown/Black Belt – Ik-kyu 1st Class

All 14 should be internalized at this point!