Dojo Kun
At
the end of each
training
session, the
dojo kun is
repeated all
together by the
students as a
reminder of why
we train.
The dojo kun
states the basic
philosophy of
karate,
according to its
founder, Master
Gichin
Funakoshi.
Master Funakoshi
believed that,
for the true
karate-ka,
the dojo kun
should not only
be considered a
set of rules of
conduct in the
dojo, but a
guide to
everyday life.
Everything we
learn in the
dojo, we should
apply to
everyday life.
Seek perfection
of character.
Hitotsu! Jinkaku
kansei ni
tsutomuru koto.
(To strive for
the perfection
of character.)
Be
faithful.
Hitotsu! Makato
no michi o
mamoru koto.
(To
protect/defend
the paths of
truth.)
Endeavor.
Hitotsu! Doryoku
no seishin o
yashinau koto.
(To foster the
spirit of
effort.)
Respect
others.
Hitotsu! Reigi o
omonsuru koto.
(To honor the
principles of
etiquette.)
Refrain
from violent
behavior.
Hitotsu! Kekki
no yu o
imashimuru koto.
(To guard
against
impetuous
courage.)
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