Philosophy

By example and precept, contest, demonstration, and examination, as well as in the routine of class instruction and promotional ritual, a foundation is laid for the development of those character traits set forth in the Code for a Judo Rank Holder: courtesy and humility, faithfulness and loyalty, bravery, and responsibility. As a prominent healer in the islands, Okazaki lived and taught by example the highest of ethical standards. “Perfection of Character” may be regarded as one of the highest aims of the Danzan Ryu system, and promotion through the grades to black belt is as dependent upon character as upon technical mastery of the arts.

The primary purpose for the practice of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, as set forth by Master Henry Seishiro Okazaki, is the Perfection of Character.  Students of Danzan Ryu are stretched not only by the mental and physical requirements of the art, but by the moral and ethical standards as well.  All of us strive to live by the code of the Samurai or “The Code of Bushido”. Much can be gleaned from the code of Bushido, but Okazaki lays out his expectations in his Esoteric Principles of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. At the links below are Okazaki’s Esoteric Principles, the Code of Bushido, and an essay written by a new student of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu-commenting on the 6 precepts in the Code for a Judo Rank Holder.