INTERNATIONAL SHURIWAY KARATE & KOBUDO SOCIETY

 

SHOTOKAN DOJO KUN
as written by Master Gichin Funakoshi

The Dojo Kun are the rules of the Dojo that have been passed down from Okinawan and Japanese Karate masters to the present day. Below is the Dojo Kun of Shotokan.

Hitotsu - Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomuro Koto.
Hitotsu - Makoto no Michi wo Mamoru Koto
Hitotsu - Doryoku no Seishin o Yashinau Koto
Hitotsu - Reigi o Omonzuru Koto
Hitotsu - Kekki no Yu o Imashimuru Koto

One - Seek Perfection of Character
One - Defend the Path of Truth
One - Endeavor to Excel
One - Display Courtesy
One - Refrain from Violent Behavior

Courtesy of JKAE