Dojo kun shotokan karatedo international federation. Shotokan founder of shotokan gichin funakoshi karate was founded over 400 years ago in okinawa as a means of selfdefense. These rules were laid down by the okinawan master of karate, sakugawa shungo. Kekki no yu wo imashimuru koto seek perfection of character be faithful protect the way of the truth foster the spirit of effort respect the principles. At the end of each training session, the dojo kun is repeated all together by the students as a reminder of why we train. Skif dojo kun strive to perfect character defend the paths of truth guard against rash courage foster the spirit of effort honor the rules of etiquette. The dojo kun are a set of rules recited at the end of each training session. Most shotokan karate groups that recite the dojo kun in english use the version above, and a very large number of nonshotokan or multistyle groups also recite the same creed.
Dojo kun publishing corp first edition july 15, 2010 language. They are generally posted at the entrance to dojo or at the front of the dojo shomen and outline. Second, the dojo kun is not used by every shotokan organization, it is a mainly a jka thing. Over the years, many different styles have emerged. The dojo kun is a five point statement of principles or guidelines for the karate practitioners conduct. It was not sensei funakoshis idea to call this method shoto kan. In shotokan karate there is something called the dojokun. Third, that socalled definitive translation is the one used by the iskf okazakis organization, to. An authoritative text providing the newcomer to karate with all they need to know. Like the first edition, it is produced to the highest standard, printed on the finest paper, and bound in the traditional manner as befits a book that is, and will continue to be, the ultimate reference to the art of shotokan karate. Dojo kun by master teruyuki okazaki everyone who trains in karate must know the dojo kun. Shotokan karate is a dynamic martial art style created by the late, great gichin funakoshi.
Shotokan simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Seek perfection of character be faithful endeavor to excel respect others refrain from violent. This is reflected in the dojo kun, or dojo saying, which we repeat at the end of each. Master funakoshi believed that the dojo kun should be not only a set of rules for conduct in the dojo, but also a guide to everyday life. Colchester shotokan karate dojo kun internet archive. The dojokun is basically a moral guide, as to how a karate practitioner should behave, both inside and outside. Everything we learn in the dojo, we should apply to everyday. Well line up again in rank order and do seiza and mokuso. These 5 areas were outlined by gitchin funakoshi as the way to go about training in the dojo to develop proper karate and karateka. Dojo kun dojo kun means basically the rules of the dojo. In japanese, it hangs on the walls of many shotokan karate clubs, and it.
Master funakoshi believed that, for the true karateka, the dojo kun. After karatedo kyohan was published, it was decided that a dojo was needed to house master funakoshis training, a hombu dojo was. Every year, thousands of young karate students are taught shotokan in clubs and schools dojos across north america. The purpose of the dojo kun is to remind all of the students that regardless of. It serves as a declaration by each karateka that they understand the standards expected of them both inside. We will pursue the true meaning of the martial way, so that in time our. Each student and instructor strive earnestly to attain these goals inside the dojo and. Shotokan dojo kun with images shotokan karate, karate. Dojo kun generally accredited to gichin funakoshi but rumoured to have been created by sakugawa, an okinawan karate enthusiast in the 18th century the dojo kun, or dojo rules. It is the responsibility of the dojo captain to ensure that lines are straight and that dojo discipline is maintained. Katy dojo shotokan karatedo philosophy emphasises the continuous improvement of ones character. A 11 x 17, or larger size, poster could be more suitable. Lining up at the end of class dojo kun after warm downs, the instructor will say line up.
Gichin funakoshis dojo kun precepts of karate training i principi del karatedo follow this link for an audio version in japanese. Fundamentals of karatedo english and japanese edition. Seller could combine the shipping of multiple items to reduce the shipping costs. The shotokan karate bible 2nd edition ebook by ashley p. Dojo kun victoria shotokan karate and kobudo association.
The dojo kun are the foundational principles of shotokan karate. The dojo kun is often recited at the end of a karate lesson, to remind the student that they should have a strong humble character, both within the dojo, and away from it. All beginners, especially the young should be taught the importance of character. Heisui dojo shotokan karatedo student manual the dojo kun rules of the training hall strive for perfection of character protect the way of the truth foster the spirit of effort respect. The dojo kun is basically a moral guide, as to how a karate practitioner should behave, both inside and outside the dojo. The dojo kun states the basic philosophy of karate, according to its founder and my teacher, master gichin funakoshi. Popular shotokan karate books showing 119 of 19 practical karate 5. The dojo kun are, basically, the rules of the dojo. The dojo kun in japanese with the traditional english translation. Dojo kun is a game in which each player heads one of the four dojo tiger, crane, bear, cobra. Packed with clear photographs detailing techniques and kata the combinations of techniques students must master to progress through the belts, this book is organized and designed to take the student stepbystep through the progression of the martial art, taking each belt in turn.
Every dojo ends with the sensei making the karatekas repeat the following dojo precepts based on the clear understanding of the karatedo ideals of character building. We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm, unshaking spirit. But, after the opening of the shotokan karate dojo in tokyo, the style he had developed became known as shotokan. This is reflected in the dojo kun, or dojo saying, which we repeat at the end of each class. The dojo kun is a japanese martial arts term literally meaning training hall rules. Master funakoshi, the father of modern karate, gave us the dojo kun, and they serve as a condensed guide to proper conduct both inside and outside the dojo. Then the highest ranking student will recite the dojo kun rules of the dojo. There are five of these rules that are generally thought to have been passed down from okinawan karate masters to the present. They are generally posted at the entrance to a dojo or at the front of the dojo shomen and outline behaviour. In general, the english version of the dojo kun we use today is a fairly loose and inaccurate translation of the japanese version originally written by the founder of shotokan karate, gichin funakoshi. Doshikai shotokan karate member handbook strong and effective. The jka dojo kun in the illustration has the signature on the extreme left of sensei masatoshi nakayama, the late chief instructor of the jka. Master funakoshi, the father of modern karate, gave.
Everything we learn in the dojo, we should apply to everyday life. Shotokan dojo kun vsak, ki trenira karate, mora poznati pravila prostora za vadbo dojo kun, ki predstavljajo osnovno filozofijo karateja, kot jo je postavil ustanovitelj gichin funakoshi. The dojo captain is the highest grade student in the dojo excluding the instructor. A detailed resource on shotokan karate for the central federation of traditional shotokan karate. This website aims to offer a new shotokan training experiencean online dojo that puts forth comprehensive information on the art of shotokan karate. Everyone who trains in karate must know the dojo kun. These are a set of five rules that were passed down from the masters of okinawan karate, and are an. The dojo kun states the basic philosophy of karate, according to its founder, master gichin funakoshi. His basic desire was to call all styles under one namejapanese karate. If you are serious about training karate, doshikai is the dojo for you. Currently at shotokan sensei, there is a wide range of content for the shotokan practitioner. At the end of each training sessionwhether it be at the dojo, after class, or after a tournament, which i always call special trainingthe dojo kun is repeated all together by the students as a reminder of why we train.
The rules were recited at the end of every training session by the highest grade student, then repeated by the other. This site has japanese karate terminology, grading syllabuses, pictures, videos, audio, biographies, history and much more. Always be polite and courteous to other students and extend this outside the dojo. Dojo kun benefits of shotokan karate voyageur shotokan. The dojo kun are recited regularly in class and remind us to seek perfection, persevere, be honest, respectful and use karate to avoid physical conflict.
This means that the art of karate is more than just physical. The dojo kun states the basic philosophy of karate, according to its. Jul 30, 2007 the shotokan karate bible is a comprehensive illustrated guide suitable for all students of shotokan karate, from beginners to those shotokan is the worlds most widely practiced style of karate. Dojo kun is a japanese martial arts term literally meaning training hall rules. Master funakoshi believed that, for the true karateka, the dojo kun should not only. Shotokan karate is comprised of 26 katas, each with their own emphasis on fast and slow or controlled and powerfull movements. A dojo kun is a verbal affirmation that is recited by all of the students usually at the end of each training session. The complete beginners guide to shotokan karate global. The dojo kun is usually posted on a wall in the dojo, and some shotokan clubs recite the dojo kun at the beginning andor end of each class to provide motivation and a context for further. Dojo kun pronounciation international shotokan karate. The dojo kun is designed to inspire personal growth and development through the study of karatedo. This is the list as i know it, and as i was taught it. The main goal is to train your athletes and attract new ones, buy new training machines, expand your dojo, find adventures, and eventually lead your athletes into winning the martial arts tournament. The second, expanded edition of this landmark book is now available.
In japanese, it hangs on the walls of many shotokan karate clubs, and it is often chanted while sitting japanese style at the end of training sessions in western karate clubs. The following dojo kun is taken from the 20 precepts of master gichin funakoshi, it should be recited out loud one line at a time, first by the dojos sensei or senior sempai, and then repeated immediately afterwards, in unison, by all of the students in attendance prior to the final bows at the end of each class. Below you will hear the dojo kun narrated by kancho hirokazu kanazawa supreme instructor and president of shotokan karatedo international federation. May 25, 2011 in shotokan karate there is something called the dojo kun. From the basic bodyshifting to the advanced bodyshifting, students of any levels will be able to learn this system step by step. Master funakoshi believed that, for the true karateka, the dojo kun should not only be considered a set of rules of conduct in the dojo, but a guide to everyday life. They are recited at the end of training in japanese and again in english. Dojo kun english japanese kanj i dojo kun japanese audio.