The Dojo-kun


The dojo-kun is the creed (motto) of karate-do, repeated at the end of each class. Its five declarations are the guideposts of modern karate-do, the way of karate.

kun1
Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto
Seek perfection of character

kun2
Makoto no michi o mamoru koto
Be faithful

kun3
Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto
Endeavor

kun4
Reigi o omonzuru koto
Respect others

kun5
Kekki no yuu o imashimuru koto
Refrain from violent behavior