The Purpose of the opening/closing ceremony is to promote unity within the Dojo, emptying the mind for training at hand and promote a positive environment for the teacher/student.  At the beginning and ending of each class, students recite the precepts to help make these principles a part of their daily life. At House of the Samurai, emphasis is placed upon the mental as well as physical development.  All students should strive to make these principles a part of their daily live.