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To treat their senior brothers with respect and to follow
all reasonable instructions, especially from their instructor.
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Not to use the martial arts to injure others unless forced
to in the interests of self defence or the upholding of justice.
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Never to teach the association's arts to outsiders. Only
to teach to brothers in the club with the clear permission
of their
instructor.
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Always to maintain and defend the good name of the club.
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To maintain a high standard of moral conduct and never
to bring the club's name into disrepute.
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To aspire to the highest possible standard of personal
conduct, displaying humility, honesty, selflessness and dedication.
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Always to maintain harmony amongst the brothers: all should
be shown respect - no matter how junior or inexperienced
they are; under no circumstances should anyone be bullied -
not even
verbally, not even as a joke; if you have any contentious
opinions - for example politics or relegion - keep them to
yourself; you
never know who you might offend.
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To offer brother members help and support at all times
and never to betray their trust.
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To mix freely at all times: never to form cliques within
the club.
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To act at all times in the interest of the association
placing them above your own self interest.