Dojo Kun (Training Hall Rules)

道場訓 Dojo-kun

Dojo Kun is repeated (in English) by the class before each session.

  1. I will seek perfection of character
  2. I will be sincere
  3. I will put maximum effort into everything I do
  4. I will respect others
  5. I will develop self control

• Hitotsu, Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto (Seek perfection of character)

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Dojo kun 1
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• Hitotsu, Makoto no michi wo mamoru koto (Be faithful)

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Dojo kun 2
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• Hitotsu, Doryoku no seishin wo yashinau koto (Endeavor)

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Dojo kun 3
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• Hitotsu, Reigi wo omonzuru koto (Respect others)

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Dojo kun 4
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• Hitotsu, Kekki no yū wo imashimuru koto (Refrain from violent behaviour)

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Dojo kun 5
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Dojo-kun explained

“Hitotsu” = “one”; “koto” = “do”

• Hitotsu, Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto: “Jinkaku” = “character”; “kansei” = “perfect”; “tsutomuru” = “make effort”

• Hitotsu, Makoto no michi wo mamoru koto: “Makoto” = “True/proper”; “michi” = “way”; “mamoru” = “protect/not veer off”

• Hitotsu, Doryoku no seishin wo yashinau koto: “Doryoku” = “effort/endeavour”; “seishin” = “spirit”; “yashinau” = “develop”

• Hitotsu, Reigi wo omonzuru koto: “Reigi” = “respect/manner”; “omonzuru” = “consider important”

• Hitotsu, Kekki no yū wo imashimuru koto: “Kekki” = “violence”; “yu” = “feeling”; “imashimuru” = “refrain”