Originally Posted by
Derzis
That is the copy-cat of the Budo Charter:
In 1987 the Japanese Budo Association was formed to uphold the fundamental principles of traditional budo. Member organizations include the Japan Karatedo Federation, the All-Japan Kendo Federation, the All-Japan Sumo Federation, the Aikikai Foundation, the Shorinji Kempo Federation, the All-Japan Jukendo (bayonette) Federation, and the Nippon Budokan Foundation. Together these organizations drafted the Budo Charter, six guidelines for the preservation of correct budo in modern martial arts:
(1) Object: The object of budo is to cultivate character, enrich the ability to make value judgments, and foster the development of a well-disciplined and capable individual through participation in physical and mental training utilizing martial techniques.
(2) Training: When practicing daily one must constantly follow decorum, adhere to the fundamentals, and resist the temptation to pursue only technical skill rather than the unity of mind and technique.
(3) Attitude: In matches and in the performance of kata, one must manifest budo spirit, exert himself to the utmost, win with modesty, accept loss gracefully, and exhibit temperate attitudes at all times.
(4) The Dojo: The dojo is a sacred place for training one’s mind and body. Here one must maintain discipline, proper etiquette, and formality. The training area must be a quiet, clean, safe and solemn environment.
(5) Teaching: In order to be an effective teacher the budo master should always strive to cultivate his own character, and to further his own skill and the discipline of mind and body. He should not be swayed by winning or losing, nor should he display arrogance about his superior skill; he should instead retain the attitudes suitable for a role-model.
(6) Promotion: When promoting budo, one should follow traditional values, seek substantial training, contribute to research, and do one’s utmost to perfect and preserve this traditional art, with an understanding of international points of view.
That remark about guns is stupid, sorry. Go, learn to shoot and go out with the gun when you do your groceries and family will pay you visits to the jail. If you want to learn self defense, first learn how to not be in situations that will require physical intervention. And if by any means you can's avoid that, end it as quick as possible. And this, ALL martial arts are teaching you. Now, you have to ask yourself is Kendo a martial art or not? Is iaido a martial art or not? And you can find sensei that will say yes, and others will say no. Your choice.