What's The Dojo Kun (Dojo Ethics) ?
KARATE Begins with Courtesy Disciplines the Mind and Body Builds Character Promotes Respect Ends with COURTESY leads to Wa-No-Michi (Way of Peace) MOKUTEKI(Purpose) The purpose of the Wado-Ryu System of Karate and the Federation of All Japan Karate-Do Organizations, at any Dojo affiliated with the Federation, is to teach the Japanese Martial Arts, its attitudes, traditions and culture, and to teach a way of harmony with the student, within the student, and around the student. SONKEI(Reverence) Revere that which is Holy. Honor your Father and Mother. Respect your elders and other people's property and rights. KANSHA(Thankfulness) Be thankful for all things: your life, friendship and love. Thankfulness will bring happiness. SHUYO(Discipline) Discipline your mind and body so that you have absolute control over both of them. Only a disciplined person can achieve his goal. MAKOTO(Sincerity) A person's character will be judged by his sincerity and integrity. Only a sincere person can be worthy of friendship. TOITSU(Unity) Unity of one's mind and singleness of one's purpose are essential to success. Concentrate on one thing at a given time
