What is the Dojo Kun?
The rules of the dojo. There are five of these rules that have been passed down from Okinawan karate masters to the present. The purpose of the Dojo Kun is to lend some ethical justification for the practice of karate, and to guide children who practice karate in the proper way. The five rules are: Seek Perfection of Character – Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomuru Koto Be Faithful – Makoto no michi o Mamoru Koto Endeavor – Doryoku no Seishin o Yashinau Koto Respect Others – Reigi o Omonzuru Koto Refrain from Violent Behavior – Kekki no Yu o Imashimuru Koto While these five precepts are present for training in karate, they are, to a certain extent, merely common sense guidelines to prevent injury and to encourage growth and development. In a sense they are the bottom line rules by which the membership decides to act as a group. These precepts are general guidelines for all aspects of ones life and not just while they are training. Each student should try to make a commitment to develop a strong
