Shotokan Dojo Kun

Here are 5 main principles of Shotokan Karate, known as Dojo Kun. Attributed to Gichin Funakoshi.

  1. 一、人格 完成に 努める こと / Hitotsu, jinkaku kensei ni tsutomeru koto
  2. 一、誠の道を守ること / Hitotsu, makoto no michi wo mamoru koto
  3. 一、努力の精神を養うこと/ Hitotsu, doryoku no seishin wo yashinau koto
  4. 一、礼儀を重んずること/ Hitotsu, reigu wo omonzuru koto
  5. 一、血気の勇を戒むること / Hitotsu, kekki no yu wo imashimaru koto

Approximate translation:

  1. Strive for perfection of perfection of character
  2. Protect the way of truth
  3. Foster the spirit of effort
  4. Be respectfull
  5. Refrain from violence

Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C5%8Dj%C5%8D_kun

Illustration : ft-karate Verlag

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