Humility

The ancients had great value which was placed upon the quality of humility. The I-Ching says:

"One should act positively by doing something with other people cooperatively and harmoniously. The key is to respect people and treat them equally. Only in this way can true peace and harmony be established in a community."

Tatsuo Sensei wanted to teach the "kenpo gokui" to his deshi but many Marines so intent on the sporting aspects and the great hurry to achieve the level black belt did not receive his guidance on this short tome to the I-Ching of "Te".

Those who actually received the silk gokui to this day still do not realize its significance. Many times it has been quoted that Tatsuo Sensei said we all have to learn about each other in order to be in harmony and get along.

The I-Ching expands on this and provides us with the ability to achieve harmony in society. Even tho the practice of "Te" is physically destructive we can balance out this by study of the gokui and its extensions to learn about each other starting in the training hall and then extending to society.

Is this not the true goal of "Te" and its singular practice towards the Way or Tao?