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. Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto Seek perfection of character Makoto no michi o mamoru koto Be faithful Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto Endeavor Reigi o omonzuru koto Respect others Kekki no yuu o imashimuru koto Refrain from violent behavior |