Anyway, what I really need help with is the skateboard samurai's code of honor. We've been compiling this stuff for a while now but I think we may be missing some stuff. Here is is in it's entirety.
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Serve, in this order, your sponsors*, the skate gods and your fellow skaters.
(*sponsors are very important in skate cultrue; without them, pro skating would never exist)
Strive to better yourself as a skater, a swordsman and as a person always.
If two of your sponsors are at conflict, abandon both. It is better to lose two sponsors than be shamed for betraying one.
Never push mongo*. It is an abomination.
(*mongo refers to using your front foot to push instead of your back foot)
Bail* only to prevent serious injury. Otherwise, it is an act of cowardice.
(*to escape a trick)
Falls are inevitable. View them as a test of your loyalty to skateboarding. Wear your scars as badges of courage.
There will always be someone who can ollie* higher than you or can spin faster than you or has done more tricks than you or has more sponsors than you or has cut more men down or won more comps** or a multitude of other accomplishments. Remember always to be humble or you may end your career or lose your life long before you should.
(*jump) (**competitions)
Skate, swear and draw your sword in a similar manner: only when appropriate.
Cops are the bane of skaters and always be, however engage them only in defense.
BMXers and surfers can make good allies. Never trust an in-liner and ignore the existence of scooters.*
(*in-liners and scooters are looked down upon by skaters, though in different ways)
A skate park is a battleground only when empty and at night. Otherwise, take your battles to the street.
Never challenge a poser*. There is no honor in that.
(*a skater who's all talk)
Your body, your mind, your board and your sword must be one. Take care of all four. Keep your mind clear, tend your wounds, keep up your appearance, sharpen your sword, keep your bearings* clean, replace parts when necessary and know when to part with an old deck**.
(*what keep the wheels moving)(**the board itself)
When buying parts or swords, research what you want and seek advice. A bad purchase could compromise your career and your life.
Be respectful to novice skaters, for you were once a novice yourself.
When doing tricks, focus on what is happening, not what will happen or what has happened. Have no expectations, even with a familiar trick, as you may have to adapt to a new condition.
When attempting a new trick, envision yourself doing the trick taking note of everything could happen. However, once you begin the trick, keep your mind clear so that you may accomplish your vision.
Regular* pushers should fight right-handed. Goofy** pushers should fight left-handed. Also, it would be wise for a skater to be able to fight with his other hand as well as he can skate switch***.
(*to push with your right foot)(**to push with your left foot)(***to push with the foot poopsite you are used to)
Be sure to skate for fun whenever you are able. Otherwise, skating will become a burden to you.
Draw your sword only when you intend to battle. Lay your board down only when you intend to skate.
If you are chased away from a spot, acquiesce unless you are threatened or attacked. In that case, defend yourself.
Remember the pain you feel during a fall. Become familiar with it. You will feel it again.
Always bring your own wax*. Make sure it is professional grade. Candles are substandard.
(*used on curbs and ledges to allow your board to slide better during a grind)
Of all the skate gods, give most reverence to Teneo the Protector. Without him, the art of the skateboard samurai would have been lost long ago.
When skating, be courteous to others. Watch out for walkers and keep quiet at spots. Do not get in the way when someone is setting up to do a trick or ollie a gap.
(*sponsors are very important in skate cultrue; without them, pro skating would never exist)
Strive to better yourself as a skater, a swordsman and as a person always.
If two of your sponsors are at conflict, abandon both. It is better to lose two sponsors than be shamed for betraying one.
Never push mongo*. It is an abomination.
(*mongo refers to using your front foot to push instead of your back foot)
Bail* only to prevent serious injury. Otherwise, it is an act of cowardice.
(*to escape a trick)
Falls are inevitable. View them as a test of your loyalty to skateboarding. Wear your scars as badges of courage.
There will always be someone who can ollie* higher than you or can spin faster than you or has done more tricks than you or has more sponsors than you or has cut more men down or won more comps** or a multitude of other accomplishments. Remember always to be humble or you may end your career or lose your life long before you should.
(*jump) (**competitions)
Skate, swear and draw your sword in a similar manner: only when appropriate.
Cops are the bane of skaters and always be, however engage them only in defense.
BMXers and surfers can make good allies. Never trust an in-liner and ignore the existence of scooters.*
(*in-liners and scooters are looked down upon by skaters, though in different ways)
A skate park is a battleground only when empty and at night. Otherwise, take your battles to the street.
Never challenge a poser*. There is no honor in that.
(*a skater who's all talk)
Your body, your mind, your board and your sword must be one. Take care of all four. Keep your mind clear, tend your wounds, keep up your appearance, sharpen your sword, keep your bearings* clean, replace parts when necessary and know when to part with an old deck**.
(*what keep the wheels moving)(**the board itself)
When buying parts or swords, research what you want and seek advice. A bad purchase could compromise your career and your life.
Be respectful to novice skaters, for you were once a novice yourself.
When doing tricks, focus on what is happening, not what will happen or what has happened. Have no expectations, even with a familiar trick, as you may have to adapt to a new condition.
When attempting a new trick, envision yourself doing the trick taking note of everything could happen. However, once you begin the trick, keep your mind clear so that you may accomplish your vision.
Regular* pushers should fight right-handed. Goofy** pushers should fight left-handed. Also, it would be wise for a skater to be able to fight with his other hand as well as he can skate switch***.
(*to push with your right foot)(**to push with your left foot)(***to push with the foot poopsite you are used to)
Be sure to skate for fun whenever you are able. Otherwise, skating will become a burden to you.
Draw your sword only when you intend to battle. Lay your board down only when you intend to skate.
If you are chased away from a spot, acquiesce unless you are threatened or attacked. In that case, defend yourself.
Remember the pain you feel during a fall. Become familiar with it. You will feel it again.
Always bring your own wax*. Make sure it is professional grade. Candles are substandard.
(*used on curbs and ledges to allow your board to slide better during a grind)
Of all the skate gods, give most reverence to Teneo the Protector. Without him, the art of the skateboard samurai would have been lost long ago.
When skating, be courteous to others. Watch out for walkers and keep quiet at spots. Do not get in the way when someone is setting up to do a trick or ollie a gap.
That's all I have. Anyone have any imput or suggestions? The guys and I would appreciate it.
