Karate Vocabulary: Dojo Kun

Dojo Kun
Training Hall Rules

一、人格完成に努むること
hitotsu, jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto
Each person must strive for the perfection of one's character.

一、誠の道を守ること
hitotsu, makoto no michi o mamoru koto
Each person must be faithful and protect the way of truth.

一、努力の精神を養ること
hitotsu, doryōku no seishin o yashinru koto
Each person must endeavour (fostering the spirit of effort).

一、礼儀を重んずること
hitotsu, reigi o omonzuru koto
Each person must respect others and the rules of etiquette.

一、血気の勇を戒むること
hitotsu, kekki no yū o imashimuru koto
Each person must refrain from violent behavior (guard against impetuous courage).

(The English was taken from the Dojo Kun Wikipedia article--read it for more information)

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