The motto of Zenbukan is ‘尊師重道 謙卑尚禮 練身修心 莊敬自強’.

‘尊師’ is to show respect and appreciation for teachers and mentors; ‘重道’ is to value the their teaching, including knowledge and morality. ‘尊師重道’ these words combined mean as the teaching is valued, the teachers and mentors are respected.

‘謙卑’ is to be humble and meek; ‘尚禮’ is to advocate and cherish ritual propriety. The words ‘尚禮’ are taken from Scholar's saying in Qing Dynasty that the rules of propriety enhance moral standard, thus strengthening and thriving home and country. (國尚禮則國昌, 家尚禮則家大)

‘練身’ is to train the body; ‘修心’ is to cultivate the mind. It stresses the importance of both physical and mental development.

‘莊敬’ is dignified manner; ‘自強’ is to keep strong and independent. These words from Confucius' teachings says man should keep the dignified and self-respectful manner to ever become strong, independent and attain advancement.

In choosing this motto, Zenbukan is laying equal emphasis on martial art and moral development.