The Koga Ha Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo Association of Philadelphia's mission is to increase the community's knowledge, perception, and understanding of the martial arts and each individual's contribution to the community. The student is taught respect for the laws and encouraged to be a productive member of the community. The Koga Ha coordinates mind and body with a value and belief system that recognizes the sanctity of life and seeks to preserve it, thereby teaching true self defense.