Dojo Kun

Dojo Kun

• Hitotsu: Be humble and polite.
• Hitotsu: Train considering your physical strength
• Hitotsu: Practice earnestly with creativity.
• Hitotsu: Be calm and swift.
• Hitotsu: Take care of your health.
• Hitotsu: Live a plain life.
• Hitotsu: Do not be too proud or modest.
• Hitotsu: Continue your training with patience.

Notes:

• Hitotsu means ‘number 1’ or ‘first’ or something similar. So notionally,  there is no more important line than any other
• This isn’t religious, it’s essential guidelines for the practice of Goju Ryu Karate. Common sense – but not always to be taken literally.
• There is more information on the Goju Ryu and other styles dojo kun on wikipedia