イク リべラ 道場 IKU NYC Rivera Dōjō promotes Traditional Kyokushinkai Kan Karatedō 極真会館 空手道 via Shikan Suetto 只管 スエット or Just to Sweat, which means that one encompasses and embodies one's training to transcend oneself, which manifests in all facets of one's life. This tenet to leave one's Ego at the door is at the forefront of one's Karatedō (Empty-Handed Way), which is a Path or Road, hence the Dō, which represents one's journey in one's life. Our main objective is to promotes Traditional Kyokushinkai Kan Karatedō via Shikan Suetto or Just to Sweat, which means that one encompasses and embodies one's training to transcend oneself, which manifests in all facets of one's life. 国際 極真会 連合 International Kyokushinkai Union's goal is to preserve and promote Sosai Masutatsu Oyama's vision and maxims of Kyokushikai Kan Karatedō. Therefore, IKU NYC instills the aforesaid tenets and ensures the True meaning of the Way, which is in our 道場 誓約 Dōjō Seiyaku or School Oath/Pledge below that is orated prior to the conclusion of every class to remind us of why we train as well as our Dō or Path. • We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm unshaken spirit. • We will pursue the true meaning of the Martial Way, so that in time, our senses may be alert. • With true vigor, we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial. • We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors, and refrain from violence. • We will follow our religious principles and never forget the true virtue of humility. • We will look upwards to wisdom and strength, not seeking other desires. • All our lives, through the discipline of karate, we will seek to fulfill the Way of the Strong Foundation (or we will seek to fulfill the True Meaning of the Way). 押忍 OSU!