Belt Pledge · 誓い

A pledge for every step of the path.

Oaths and pledges for every stage of the karate journey — from the white belt's empty cup to the elder's stewardship. Read each one, commit to the ones that fit your grade, and they will be kept on this device as your living record.

15 GRADED PLEDGES · 10 HISTORICAL OATHS · 8 STYLE TRADITIONS · I-COMMIT TRACKING
The Beginner's Pledge
White (9th–8th) · Focus: Humility
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The Pledge of First Light
Yellow (7th) · Focus: Commitment
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The Pledge of Growing Fire
Orange (6th) · Focus: Discipline
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The Pledge of Growth
Green (5th) · Focus: Perseverance
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The Pledge of Open Sky
Blue (4th) · Focus: Vision
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The Pledge of Depth
Purple (3rd) · Focus: Understanding
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The Pledge of Earthen Ground
Brown (2nd) · Focus: Foundation
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The Pre-Dan Pledge
Brown 1st (1st) · Focus: Readiness
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The Shodan Pledge
Shodan (1st Dan) · Focus: Responsibility
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The Nidan Pledge
Nidan (2nd Dan) · Focus: Transmission
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The Sandan Pledge
Sandan (3rd Dan) · Focus: Mastery of Character
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The Yondan Pledge
Yondan (4th Dan) · Focus: Service
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The Godan Pledge
Godan (5th Dan) · Focus: Legacy
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The Rokudan Pledge
Rokudan (6th Dan) · Focus: Humility in Depth
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The Elder's Pledge
Hanshi / Shihan (7th Dan+) · Focus: Stewardship
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