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The United
We Stand organization was founded in 1989, by Hanshi Alan
Libby and Joyce Libby. It was founded to bring dojos and
kwoons, from all over, together as one.
Principles
of United We Stand
Preamble
United We
Stand is an association of martial arts schools dedicated to
the ideals of harmony, respect, and friendship. Member
schools are committed to the free exchange of techniques and
ideas between styles, to the promotion of the martial arts
in the community, and to involvement in our communities
through charitable support and eductation.
Section 1
The UWS
member schools pledge themselves to oppose violence. We
teach our students to practice forbearance, to seek a
peaceable solution in conflicts, and to use the least force
needed in self defense. Our ideal is to live in harmony with
all around us.
Section 2
The UWS
member schools pledge themselves to oppose all forms of
harassment. We will not tolerate abuses, of position or
skill in acts of prejudice, bullying, or sexual violence. We
will teach our students their rights as a person and to
respect that right in others. We will make sure all students
know how to make their concerns known and that their
concerns will be responded to. We will insist in the highest
degree of propriety and professional conduct from all
instructional staff. Our ideal it to live with respect for
all around us.
Section 3
The UWS
member schools pledge themselves to the acceptance of other
styles and schools. We will teach our students to consider
other realms of thought in the martial arts. We will
encourage them to work with and learn from other member
schools whenever possible. We will not permit our students
or staff to denigrate or put down other fighting systems.
Our ideal is to live with friendship for all around us
U.W.S.
It's all
about people working together to better ourselves as people.
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