At the Elite Training Center we use the 14-point “Code of Mindful Action” as a guide for making life more enjoyable and meaningful. Take charge of your experience! Our youth and adults learn this as a means of discipline as well as a guide of mindful application of their newly acquired skills. A Black Belt student can recite and live all 14 points of the Code of Mindful Action.
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 or mental 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 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 promote the search for personal realization of truth,
I avoid the seductive comforts 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 3rd 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!
