{"id":169,"date":"2016-07-20T20:42:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T20:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shotokankaty.com\/?page_id=169"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:00:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T17:00:45","slug":"dojo-kun","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shotokankaty.com\/modern\/resources\/dojo-kun\/","title":{"rendered":"Dojo-Kun"},"content":{"rendered":"

Katy Dojo (Shotokan Karate-do) philosophy emphasises the continuous improvement of one’s character. This is reflected in the Dojo Kun, or “Dojo saying”, which we repeat at the end of each class:<\/p>\n

Seek perfection of character
\n\u4e00\u3001\u4eba\u683c \u5b8c\u6210\u306b \u52aa\u3081\u308b \u3053\u3068
\nhitotsu, jinkaku kansei ni tsutomeru koto<\/i><\/h4>\n

jinkaku = personality, kansei = complete (perfect), ni = to, tsutomeru = endeavour<\/i><\/p>\n

Be faithful
\n\u4e00\u3001\u8aa0\u306e\u9053\u3092\u5b88\u308b\u3053\u3068
\nhitotsu, makoto no michi wo mamoru koto<\/i><\/h4>\n

makoto = truth, no = ‘s, michi = path, wo = with respect to that, mamoru = defend<\/i><\/p>\n

Endeavor
\n\u4e00\u3001\u52aa\u529b\u306e\u7cbe\u795e\u3092\u990a\u3046\u3053\u3068
\nhitotsu, doryoku no seishin wo yashinau koto<\/i><\/h4>\n

doryoku = effort, no = \u2019s, seishin = spirit, wo = with respect to that, yashinau = cultivate<\/i><\/p>\n

Respect others
\n\u4e00\u3001\u793c\u5100\u3092\u91cd\u3093\u305a\u308b\u3053\u3068
\nhitotsu, reigi wo omonzuru koto<\/i><\/h4>\n

reigi = courtesy, wo = with respect to that, omonzuru = honour<\/i><\/p>\n

Refrain from violent behavior
\n\u4e00\u3001\u8840\u6c17\u306e\u52c7\u3092\u6212\u3080\u308b\u3053\u3068
\nhitotsu, kekki no y\u016b wo imashimuru koto<\/i><\/h4>\n

kekki = vigor (impetuousness), no = of, yu = courage, wo = with respect to that, imashimuru = refrain<\/i><\/p>\n

How to Bow<\/h2>\n

During class, we practice the philosophy of the Dojo Kun by continuously trying to improve our techniques, making an honest effort, striving to overcome our physical limitations, and showing respect for each other. One way to show respect is by bowing. When bowing, try to keep your back straight and bend only at the hips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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