✦ The Code of S.A.B.E.R. ✦

The Competitive Light-Sword Championship (C.L.C.) League has created & promotes the ethical principles of S.A.B.E.R. (Security, Aptitude, Bravery, Ethics, and Resolve) in the sport as well as outside of the class room setting. It is our way of life.

Security

Security meaning the state of being free from danger or threat.

This is not only on the receiving end but also the giving. As you learn new techniques, and skill sets, it is not only your responsibility but your obligation to ensure both you and your teammates can practice and fight free from danger or threat. Only then can we create a truly secure environment.

Aptitude

Aptitude meaning the natural ability to “do” and “be”.

To embrace the fact that we can do and be whatever it is we decide. It is based on a decision. And with that decision is commitment. One’s abilities as an athlete stems exclusively from the willingness to both be and do. This willingness is the fuel that ignites what is already within

Bravery

Bravery meaning undeterred perseverance regardless of setbacks.

It is not defined by reckless inconsiderate patterns of behavior, but rather an unmovable, unaltered, committed action spawned by desire. The passion of such desire overshadows any obstacle thus acting like a magnet drawing one closer to such desire with definite purpose and an unwillingness to accept any interruption or distraction with regards to obtaining such desire no matter the appearance of insurmountable odds.

Ethics

Ethics meaning individual application of governing moral principles.

As applied here, it is one’s willingness to physically and mentally embrace the agreed upon rules and regulations that outline and define our sport, our commitment, our goals, our beliefs, and our principles.

Resolve

Resolve meaning unwavering intent.

Whereas bravery focused on desire and its relations to action, resolve focuses on desire and its relations to thought. Even though one’s intention is manifested through action, it is the decision to act upon thought which breathes life into intent. The degree of commitment given to decision determines the ability of that decision to be overcome.

The stronger the commitment, the stronger the decision.

The stronger the decision, the stronger the focus.

The stronger the focus, the stronger the intent.