Yellow Belt Creed:

I come to you with only “Karate” –empty hands. I have no weapons; but should I be forced to defend myself my principles or my honor; should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons –“Karate” –my empty hands.

Orange Belt Creed:

I understand that I am but a beginner in a new and fascinating art which will direct me to greater obligations and responsibilities. To honor my obligations and responsibilities, I pledge to myself to serve my instructor fellow students and fellow man.

Purple Belt Creed:

I hold to the art of kenpo sacred and freely take upon myself the obligation and responsibility that I shall never misuse my skill to hurt or make afraid. I shall fight only if forced to defend myself and shall be slow to anger, loath to take offense, quick to forgive, and to forget personal affront.

Blue Belt Creed:

I shall never let pride rule my passions and will defend, with all the skill I posses, the weak, the helpless, and the oppressed. I pledge an unswerving loyalty to my art, my fellow students, and my instructor. In addition, I pledge and unending effort to earn the self-same loyalty from those who look to me for training.

Green Belt Creed:

I pledge a continued effort to sharpen my skills, to increase my knowledge, and to broaden my horizons. I shall obligate myself under the direction of my instructor to learn the skills of a teacher, which will enable me to teach my skills in the prescribed manner outlined by Mr. Parker.

3rd Class Brown Belt Creed:

I pledge that as my skill as a teacher progresses I will never condemn, ridicule, embarrass, or shame any student or fellow instructor in the presence of a class or group. All grievances or disputes shall be conducted in a private away from group observation.

2nd Class Brown Belt Creed:

I understand that like a doctor, the private affairs of students and fellow instructors that come to my attention during the exercising of my responsibilities are privileged communications and must never be discussed with any living soul. I vow that I will never violate this pledge nor any other for the sake of personal benefit.

1st Class Brown Belt Creed:

I honor and hold sacred the right of all men to protect themselves. I further hold that as a trained Martial Artist in Kenpo, I will take upon myself all obligations and responsibilities deemed sacred to my personal beliefs, my family, my country, and my art.

1st Dan Black Black Belt Creed:

I hold that my time and my skill are the assets of my profession assets which will grow in value as I progress in the Art until I stand as a fully qualified instructor. It shall also be my responsibility to protect any student from ravenous individuals who would try to take advantage of personal weaknesses, to divest the gullible into unprofitable gains, to preserve the sacred things, personal beliefs, and the art of Kenpo, I pledge my all.