Dojo Kun with Translations

Dojo Kun represents the set of principles that all karate students must follow, in and outside of the dojo. It is recited at the conclusion of every karate class by all students.

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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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