INTERNATIONAL SHURIWAY KARATE & KOBUDO SOCIETY

 

SHITO-RYU DOJO KUN
as written by Master Kenwa Mabuni

Click here for the Dojo Kun in Japanese Kanji.

The Dojo Kun are the rules of the Dojo that have been passed down from Okinawan and Japanese Karate masters to the present day. Below is the Dojo Kun of Master Kenwa Mabuni.

Japanese

• Hitotsu - Jinkaku kansei ni tsuto nuru koto
• Hitotsu - Makoto no michi o mamoru koto
• Hitotsu - Do ryoku no seishin o yashinau koto
• Hitotsu - Rei gi o omonzuru koto
• Hitotsu - Kekki no you o imashi muru koto

English

• One - Seek perfection of character.
• One - Be faithful.
• One - Endeavor to excel.
• One - Respect others.
• One - Refrain from violent behavior.