After all I have read for my project, especially the works by Kaicho Nakamura, the spirit of the karateka (Karate practitioner) is stressed. One of the more important attributes that a person can have is the non-quitting spirit. Kaicho explicitly states that Seido Karate seeks to create this spirit in each and every karateka.
There are also major moral values associated with Karate. They are, according to Kaicho Nakamura, rectitude, heroism, universal love and compassion, courtesy, truthfulness, and devotion and loyalty.
Rectitude - In this situation, rectitude refers to "making the right decision in every situation and doing it without wavering."
Heroism - It has taken on a different meaning in this time period, but involves risking the stuff that is important to us for something more than ourselves.
Universal Love/ Compassion - Compassion is the way in which karatekas carry themselves, specifically expressing their compassion towards others.
Courtesy - One should demonstrate courtesy consistently and regularly, which means that they are respectful and compassionate in their everyday interactions.
Truthfulness - It is important to be truthful in every way, meaning that one does not equivocate, especially in relationships which benefit from truth and trust.
Devotion and Loyalty - According to Kaicho Nakamura, these two attributes are major parts of one of Karate's founding principles, which is obedience. He states that "a student should be absolutely loyal and devoted, first and always, to his family."
( All information found in Karate: Technique and Spirit )
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