7-5-3 CODE - Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, a guide to living as a warrior (samurai)

The rules to lives by is referred to as “7-5-3 code: The Virtues of a Jiu-Jitsu Warrior.”

The first are the “Seven Principles of the True Warriors.

"Gi-Rectitude" , " Yuu-Courage", "Jin- Benevolence" , "Rei- Respect", "Sei- Sincerity, " Meiyo- Honor,'' and " Chuugi- Loyalty".

The rules that guide us in our daily lives are called "7, 5, 3: The Virtues of a Jiu-Jitsu Warrior."

The first is the "Seven Principles of a True Warrior."

1. Rectitude

"義 Gi" - honesty, good deeds. Doing the right thing without regard for the consequences.

Doing what is right without regard for the consequences.

2. Courage

"勇 Yuu" Courage. Inner strength to resist opposition.

Inner strength to resist opposition.

3. Benevolence

"仁 Jin" - compassion. Good disposition.

The disposition to be good.

4. Politeness/propriety

"礼 Rei" - courtesy/politeness. Proper consideration and courtesy towards others.

Politeness/propriety. Proper consideration and courtesy to others.

5. Honesty/Sincerity

"誠 Makoto" Honesty/Sincerity. True integrity in character and actions.

Genuine integrity in character and action.

6. Honor

"名誉 Meiyo" Deep respect and ethical behavior.

Honor. Profound respect and ethical conduct.

7. Loyalty

"忠義 Chuugi" Literally translated, it means loyalty, but in today's world where there is no lord system, it can be understood as loyalty to one's family (i.e., the dojo and all its members) and alliance.

Faithfulness and alliance.

Next are the "Five Keys to Health."

1. Rational nutrition

Rational nutrition

2. Exercise wisely

Sensible exercise

3. Effective rest

Efficient rest

4. Proper hygiene

Proper hygiene

5. Positive Attitude

Positive attitude

If any one of these qualities is insufficient or completely missing, it will not work. It is only when all five qualities are present that it will be successful.

Finally, here are three "attitudes that a warrior should have":

1. ZANSHIN (AWARENESS)

This means awareness, alertness, and readiness - the ability to be ready 24/7. Unlike a boxer who trains for three months to prepare his body for a fight, a Jiu-Jitsu devotee has no off-season. One is ready and always strong, strong in any moment, strong in a crisis. It's a lifestyle.

2. MUSHIN (CLEAR MIND)

This literally means "no thoughts." Too many thoughts in the mind slows you down. A clear mind allows you to react spontaneously. A warrior always reacts with a clear mind.

3. FUDOSHIN (EMOTIONAL BALANCE)

This means "emotional balance." In this state, nothing can knock you off-center. You're always in the center of the bell curve. There are small emotional swings. Even when difficult events occur, there's no drama or sadness, no depression, no celebration, no adrenaline rush. This is true balance.

(Original text)

The rules to lives by is refers to as “7, 5, and 3: The Virtues of a Jiu-Jitsu Warrior.”

The first are the “Seven Principles of the True Warriors.”

1. Rectitude. Doing what is right without regard for the consequences.

2. Courage. Inner strength to resist opposition.

3. Benevolence. The disposition to be good.

4. Politeness/propriety. Proper consideration and courtesy to others.

5. Honesty/sincerity. Genuine integrity in character and action.

6. Honor. Profound respect and ethical conduct.

7. Loyalty. Faithfulness and alliance.

The next are the “Five Keys to Health”:

1. Rational nutrition

2. Sensible exercise

3. Efficient rest

4. Proper hygiene

5. Positive attitude

“If you come up short, or miss one, it throws your entire body off- no good”!

The final three as the “State of Mind a Warrior Should Have”:

1. Zanshin. This means awareness, alertness, and readiness- the ability to be prepared 24/7. Un-like a boxer, who may train for three months to prepare and get his body ready for a fight, a follower of Jiu-jitsu has no off-season. One is prepared and strong always- strong in any moment, strong in a crisis. It is a lifestyle.

2. Mushin. This literally means “no mind.” If there is too much on the mind, it slows one down. A clear mind allows one to react spontaneously. Warriors always react with a clear mind.

3. Fudoshin. This means a “state of emotional balance.” With this, nothing can move one out of the center. One is always at the center of the bell curve. Variations in emotion are small. There is no drama, no sadness when there are difficult events, no depression, no celebration, and no big adrenaline rushes. It is “real balance.”