Dojo-Kun (Dojo Morals)
One- To strive for the perfection of character
One- To defend the paths of truth
One- To foster the spirit of effort
One- To honour the principles of etiquette
One- To guard against impetuous courage
Japanese pronounciation (written as close to the real prnounciation as possible! not in Roman characters)
Hitots, Jinkaku Kansee ni tstomulu koto
Hitots, Makotono Mici o Mamolu koto
Hitots, Doryokuno Seishin o Yashnau koto
Hitots, Reigi o Omonzulu koto
Hitots, Kekkino You o Imashmulu koto
Dojo-kun sound file
REI and SETSU
REI is based on the respect of human dignity,
and the willingness to express this respect.
It is a way of improving relationship between individuals
and is a contributing factor to social harmony.
SETSU is the way to express this concept in action,
Those who practice Karatedo must deepen their
understanding of the sprit of Rei, and in inter-personal
relationships, strictly observe the rules of Setsu.
道場訓
一、人格完成に努むる事
一、誠の道を守る事
一、努力の精神を養う事
一、礼儀を重んずる事
一、血気の勇を戒むる事
礼と節
礼とは人と交わるに当たり、
先ずその人の人格を尊重し、
此れに敬意を表することに発し、
人と人との交際を整え、
社会秩序を保つ道であり、
節はこの精神を表す作法である。
空手道を學ぶ者は、内に礼の精神を深め、
外に節を正しく守ることが肝要である。
Philosophy of Karate-do.
Your fate or fortune are results of your own daily attitude.
A person with dreams has hope.
A person with hope can set goals.
A person with goals has a plan.
A person with a plan can take action.
A person taking action can achieve results.
A person with results can make an impression.
A person who has made an impression has the ability to reflect on oneself.
A person who reflects on oneself can obtain the gratification of thankfulness.
A person who has obtained the gratification of thankfulness is then able to dream another dream.
Making harmony with the principals of the universe and nature is the philosophy of Karate-do.
From personal letter from Kancho Kanazawa to Natsuko in July 2006.