The Dojo Kun

The Dojo Kun

Etiquette a customery code of polite behaviour:

"The Dojo Kun" is the Oath of the karate student. It is recited at the end of each lesson at the Headquarters of the Japan Karate Association. This Oath should be chanted with strength, never mumbled in insincerity. The truths of the oath should penetrate the mind of the participant. The "Dojo Kun" embodies all we are trying to achieve through the physical efforts of karate training.

Stots, gin kaku can say knee, stom new koto - Japanese
One, Seek perfection of character. - Nakayama
One, Strive for the perfection of character. - Funakoshi

Stots, makoto no mitch eo, mamorrow koto
One, Be sincere.
One, Defend the paths of truth.

Stots, dori o k'know seshi no, yashe now koto
One, Put maximum effort into everything.
One, Foster the spirit of effort.

Stots, reiggo, o'mon zuru koto
One, Respect others.
One, Honour the principles of etiquette.

Stots, kekki no you oh, imash-e-muru koto
One, Develop self control.
One, Guard against impetuous courage.

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