A PaSaRyu Martial Artist is a person who is developing certain characteristics which makes him special and unique. He is stable and dependable. He realizes that he has responsibilities and duties in all areas of his life and that these must be fulfilled before he can be a true PaSaRyu Martial Artist. He is committed to the philosophy of SUN and all that this means. When he comes to training class, he gives his best efforts and is consistent in his training. He realizes the importance of regular training, and he organizes his time so that regular class sessions are a part of his life.

    A PaSaRyu Martial Artist has enthusiasm for his art and for life. He realizes that without enthusiasm, life is dull and commonplace. He also realizes that he controls his attitudes and he makes the effort to cultivate the attitude of enthusiasm. A true PaSaRyu Martial Artist glows with the sunshine of optimism. People are drawn to him because he makes people happy by his positive approach to life.

    He knows that no matter what his rank, whether White or Black Belt, he never stops learning. He never reaches the goal of perfection but he must keep striving toward that goal. A PaSaRyu Martial Artist knows that he has an obligation to pass on his knowledge of techniques and the philosophy of SUN to others who are striving to learn while he learns from them. He is aware that he has arrived at his level because someone cared enough to take their time and energies to help him.

    The PaSaRyu Martial Artist is straight-forward and honest, without arrogance or hypocrisy. He is proud and confident, but gentle, knowing that "Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength."

    The true PaSaRyu Martial Artist knows that he must have long term goals for his life. He lives today fully, but he also looks ahead and plots his future course as a ship's captain lays out his plans for a sea voyage. This person has a plan which consists of a systematic, step be stop approach to his major goal in life. He is sharp and balanced as he accomplishes one goal after another toward his ultimate life-long goal the contribution to this world which he alone can make. He devotes himself to that goal.

    The PaSaRyu Martial Artist has a realistic approach to life. He knows that by "trying to chase too many rabbits" he loses his focus and his efforts are in vain. He is self-controlled and is the master of his own destiny. He directs his life toward the area which gives him the most satisfaction and offers opportunity to contribute to society. He has a professional attitude and he approaches every challenge with the determination to be the best that he can be.

    A PaSaRyu Martial Artist is young, old, middle-aged -- a woman, a man or a child. He or she may be tall or short, with physical strength, or physically weak. He may be talented or slow learning -- but whatever traits the person has, he is accepted and welcomed by his fellow members. He is expected only to give his best efforts and maintain a good attitude. He competes with no one, only himself. He is expected to know that: There is no failure except in giving up.