Dojo Kun

Senior instructors at the JKA developed the Dojo Kun, which everyone studying at the JKA commits to memory. With each practice session at the dojo, students kneel in the seiza position and repeat these five precepts out loud. This process reminds students of the right attitude, frame of mind and virtues to strive for both within the dojo, and outside.

Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto
Seek perfection of character

Makoto no michi o mamoru koto
Be sincere

Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto
Put maximum effort into everything you do

Reigi o omonzuru koto
Respect others

Kekki no yuu o imashimuru koto
Develop self-control

Dojo Kun

Hitotsu! Jinkaku Kansei Ni Tsutomuru Koto!
(One! To Strive For The Perfection Of Character!)

Hitotsu! Makoto No Michi O Mamoru Koto!
(One! To Defend The Paths Of Truth!)

Hitotsu! Doryoku No Seishin O Yashinau Koto!
(One! To Foster The Spirit Of Effort!)

Hitotsu! Reigi O Omonzuru Koto!
(One! To Honour The Principles Of Etiquette!)

Hitotsu! Kekki No Yu O Imashimuru Koto!

(One! To Guard Against Impetuous Courage!)