PENNYWELL HONTO SHIN KARATE CLUB
THE HOME OF SHOTOKAN KARATE IN PENNYWELL
The Dojo Kun ( Five Precepts Of Shotokan By Gichin Funakoshi )
1. First. Seek perfection of character - Hitotsu. Jinka kukansei ni tsutomuru koto
2. First. Protect the way of the truth - Hitotsu. Makoto no michi wo mamoru koto 3. First. Foster the spirit of effort. - Hitotsu. Doryoku no Seishin wo yashinau koto 4. First. Respect the principles of etiquette and respect others - Hitotsu. Reigi wo omonzuru koto 5. First. Refrain from violent and impetuous behavior. - Hitotsu. Kekki no yu wo imashimuru koto What is the purpose of having a dojokun? "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 "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." "KARATE NI SENTA NASHI"
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 making this seal you agree not to go around mouthing off, bullying people, and generally creating mayhem. You agree to try hard in class, attempt to better yourself and others, and behave the way that we expect you to."Training Precepts
wholeheartedly until you truly understand it."
