DOJO KUN

The Dojo Kun is designed to inspire personal growth and developement  through the study of Karate-do. Each student and instructor strive earnestly to attain these goals inside the dojo and in everday life when interacting with others. 

The Dojo Kun in Japanese with the traditional English translation:

  • HITOTSU: JINKAKU KANSEI NI TSUTOMORU KOTO!- SEEK PERFECTION OF CHARACTER!
  • HITOTSU: MAKOTO NO MICHI O MAMORU KOTO!-BE FAITHFUL!
  • HITOTSU: DORYOKU NO SEICHIN O YASHINAU KOTO!-ENDEAVOR!
  • HITOTSU: REIGI O OMONZURU KOTO!-RESPECT OTHERS!
  • HITOTSU: KEKKI NO YU O IMASHIMURU KOTO!-REFRAIN FROM VIOLENT BEHAVIOR!

The Dojo Kun has in time been shortened to:

  • CHARACTER!
  • SINCERITY!
  • EFFORT!
  • ETIQUETTE!
  • SELF CONTROL!