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Dojo Kun
Dojo Kun is our Dojo’s set of rules. These are repeated at each class, as a sign of respect for our Dojo, our Sensei, and ourselves.
Dojo Kun
1. Seek perfection of character
Karate begins with the inner self. We strive to improve our spirit, behavior, and integrity.​
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2. Be faithful
Remain loyal to your dojo, your instructors, your family, and your values.
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3. Endeavor
Dedication and consistent effort are the keys to growth — in karate and in life.
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4. Respect others
Courtesy, humility, and kindness are fundamental in our relationships and in our training.
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5. Refrain from violent behavior
Karate is for defense, not harm. True strength is shown through peace, restraint, and wisdom.
20 Shotokan Principals
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Karate begins and ends with rei (respect).
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There is no first strike in karate.
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Karate stands on the side of justice.
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First know yourself, then know others.
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Mentality over technique.
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The heart must be set free.
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Calamity springs from carelessness.
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Karate goes beyond the dojo.
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Karate is a lifelong pursuit.
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Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty.
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Karate is like boiling water; without heat, it returns to its tepid state.
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Do not think of winning. Think, rather, of not losing.
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Make adjustments according to your opponent.
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The outcome of a battle depends on how one handles emptiness and fullness (weakness and strength).
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Think of hands and feet as swords.
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When you step beyond your own gate, you face a million enemies.
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Formal stances are for beginners; later, one stands naturally.
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Perform prescribed sets of techniques exactly; actual combat is another matter.
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Do not forget the employment of withdrawal of power, the extension or contraction of the body, the swift or leisurely application of technique.
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Be constantly mindful, diligent, and resourceful, in your pursuit of the Way.
Kancho Bambouyani recommends "The Twenty Precepts of Karate" by Gichin Funakoshi to all students who wish to deepen their understanding of the Way of Karate.
