The Dojo Kun 


Generally accredited to Gichin Funakoshi (but rumoured to have been created by Sakugawa, an Okinawan karate enthusiast in the 18th century) the Dojo Kun, or dojo rules, serves as a set of five (5) guiding principles, recited at the end of each Shotokan training session, intended to frame the practise within an ethical context.

The five rules (in Japanese) are:

hitotsu, jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto

hitotsu, makoto no michi wo mamoru koto

hitotsu, doryoku no seishin wo yashinau koto

hitotsu, reigi wo omonzuru koto

hitotsu, kekki no yu wo imashimuru koto

• Each seek perfection of character
• Each be faithful (protect the way of truth)
• Each endeavour (foster the spirit of effort)
• Each respect the rules of etiquette
• Each refrain from violent behavior (guard against impetuous courage)

ref: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dojo_kun 

 
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