Student Resources – Martial Arts Croydon

Dojo Kun with Translations

At Shirley Shotokan Karate Club, part of the wider tradition of martial arts in Croydon, the Dojo Kun represents a core set of principles that all karate students are expected to follow—both inside and outside the dojo. It is recited by all students at the end of every class as a reminder of the values we strive to uphold.​

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• Hitostu Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto
  一、人格完成に努むること
  Seek perfection of character​

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• Hitostu Makoto no michi o mamoru koto
  一、誠の道を守ること
  Be sincere

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• Hitostu Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto
  一、努力の精神を養ること
  Put maximum effort into everything you do

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• Hitostu Reigi o omonzuru koto
  一、礼儀を重んずること
  Respect others

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• Hitostu Kekki no yuu o imashimuru koto
  一、血気の勇を戒むること
  Develop self-control

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