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What
is the Dojokun?
The rules of the dojo. There are five of these rules that are generally
thought to have been passed down from Okinawan Karate masters to the
present. The actual creator of these rules is rumored to be Sakugawa,
an 18th Century karate enthusiast who lived in Okinawa. More likely
this Dojokun was created by Funakoshi Gichin, but no evidence exists
one way or the other.
What
is the purpose of having a dojokun?
The purpose of the Dojo Kun is to lend some ethical justification for
the practice of Karate, and to guide children who practice Karate in
the proper use of their skills. Essentially the dojokun is a type of
shrink wrap agreement that comes with karate. "By breaking this seal
you agree not to go around mouthing off, bullying people, and generally
creating mayhem that might encourage the government to come and burn
down our karate school. You agree to try hard in class, attempt to better
yourself and others, and behave the way that we expect you to."
Kyokushin
Dojokun
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Hitotsu, wareware wa, shinshin o renmashi,
kakko fubatsu no shingi o kiwameru koto.
First.
We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm unshaken spirit.
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Hitotsu, wareware wa, bu no shinzui
o kiwame, ki ni hasshi, kan ni bin naru koto.
First.
We will pursue the true meaning of the martial way so that,
in time, our senses may be alert.
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Hitotsu, wareware wa, shitsujitsu
goken o motte, kokki no seishin o kanyo suru koto.
First.
With true vigour, we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial.
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Hitotsu, wareware wa, reisetsu o omonji,
chojo o keishi, sobo no furumai o tsutsushimu koto.
First.
We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors,
and refrain from violence.
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Hitotsu, wareware wa, shinbutsu o totobi,
kenjo no bitoku o wasurezaru koto.
First.
We will follow our religious principles and never forget
the true virtue of humility.
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Hitotsu, wareware wa, chisei to tairyoku
to o kojo sase, koto ni nozonde ayamatazaru koto.
First.
We will look upwards to wisdom and strength, not seeking
other desires.
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Hitotsu, wareware wa, shogai no shugyo
o karate no michi ni tsuji, Kyokushin no michi o mattou suru koto.
First.
All our lives, through the discipline of karate, we will
seek to fulfill the true meaning of the Kyokushin way.
Shotokan
Dojokun
What does that mean?
Read the words from the top down and from right to left. The right-most character says "Kun." Every line begins with a counter that means "one." Every line ends with the word koto, which literally means "thing." This is generally interpreted to mean "Here's a rule, here's another rule..."
Hitotsu. Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto
Hitotsu. Makoto no michi wo mamoru koto
Hitotsu. Doryoku no Seishin wo yashinau koto
Hitotsu. Reigi wo omonzuru koto
Hitotsu. Kekki no yu wo imashimuru koto
First. Seek perfection of character
First. Protect the way of the truth
First. Foster the spirit of effort
First. Respect the principles of etiquette and respect others
First. Guard against impetuous courage and refrain from violent behavior.
Ten Eerste. Streef karaktersterkte na
Ten Eerste. Wees betrouwbaar en nauwgezet
Ten Eerste. Probeer steeds opnieuw
Ten Eerste. Heb respect voor de anderen
Ten Eerste. Wees niet gewelddadig
Avant tout. Cultivez la noblesse de l'âme
Avant tout. Prenez la cause de la vérité
Avant tout. Cherchez à vous dépasser
Avant tout. Faites preuve de courtoisie
Avant tout. Abstenez-vous de tout comportement violent
Eins ist. Vervollkommene deinen Charakter
Eins ist. Bewahre den Weg der Aufrichtigkeit
Eins ist. Entfalte den Geist der Bemühung
Eins ist. Sei höflich
Eins ist. Bewahre dich vor übertriebener Leidenschaft
Training
Precepts
by
Master Gichin Funakoshi
From Karate-Do Nyomon
"Since karate is a martial art, you must practice
with
the utmost seriousness from the very beginning."
"Try to do exactly as you are taught
without complaining or quibbling."
"When you are learning a new technique, practice
it
wholeheartedly until you truly understand it."
"Don't pretend to be a great master and
don't try to show off your strength."
"Remember that you must always have a deep regard
for courtesy,
and you must be respectful and obedient toward your seniors."
"You must ignore the bad and adopt the good."
"Think of everyday life as karate training."
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