The Dojo Kun - Rules of the Dojo

The dojo kun are five precepts for both inside and outside of the dojo. Here they are in both Japanese and their approximate translation:

• Hitotsu, Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto
  • Seek perfection of character
• Hitotsu Makoto no michi o mamoru koto
  • Be sincere
• Hitotsu Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto
  • Put maximum effort into everything you do
• Hitotsu Reigi o omonzuru koto
  • Respect others
• Hitotsu Kekki no yuu o imashimuru koto
  • Develop self-control and refrain from violent behaviour