| 1. |
A person's heart if the same as heaven and earth. Dragon (heaven) overhead and tiger (earth) in the headress. |
| 2. |
The blood circulating is similar to the sun and moon. The dragon which leaves the water and flies overhead to return to the sea. The never-ending cycle. |
| 3. |
The manner drinking (inhaling) and spitting (exhaling is either hard or soft. Open hand and fist of the Megami. |
| 4. |
A person's unbalance is the same as a weight. There is a balance of the yin and yang in the symbol. |
| 5. |
The body should be able to change directions at any time. The dragon flying overhead is Tatsuo who looked at change in a positive light. |
| 6. |
The time to strike is when the opportunity presents itself. This again is represented by the opened and closed fist, to strike only as a last resort. |
| 7. |
The eyes must see all sides. Represented by the stars or teachers who light or guide the way. |
| 8. |
The ears must listen in all directions. Megami is alert and listens. Listening is knowledge. |
| 9. |
Violators of the above codes will be dismissed from the dojo. |
