Dojokun

DOJO KUN




Reisetsu O Mamori (Stick to the rules).

In the dojo good etiquette must be observed by the following rules.

 

 

Shingi O Omanji (A student must have loyalty to his instructor).

This is the most important thing in Martial Arts. It is not possible for someone to change his style in

Japanese Martial Arts – people who do so cannot learn the correct etiquette and spirit of Martial Arts.

 


 

Jojitsu Ni Oberezu (Teachers and students are not all one).

Outside the Dojo you can be friendly with your Sensei but do not take advantage of this friendship.

 


 

Shinkenmi Ni Tesseyo (Be serious in your efforts).

No flippancy, chattering, smoking, gum chewing, eating or drinking in the Dojo. Concentrate solely on

Karate and train hard in everything you do. The dojo is not a social gathering hall and visitors as well

as students shall respect the rules and Maxims.




 





 

SU indicates that a beginner must correctly copy all karate techniques from his instructor.

 

HA means that after a number of years of training, when the karateka has attained a high degree black belt, he is allowed to

develop new techniques provided they are improvements. This applies to all movements with the exception of basic techniques.

 

RI is the highest form. It means that after an even longer period of training than for HA, the Karateka must be able to perform

all forms of karate automatically, not stopping to think about his moves.