Philosophy and principles

GO DO SHIN

GO DO SHIN

Hitotsu- Ishi. Shoshin wasureru nakare.Hitotsu- Do toku. Reigi okutaru nakare.Hitotsu- Hatten. Doryoku okutaru nakare.Hitotsu- Jo shiki. Jo shiki kakeru nakare.Hitotsu- Heiwa. Wa midasu nakare.

Shitoryu's five-way spirit

One - Determination. Never forget the spirit of first beginning.One - Morality. Never neglect courtesy and etiquette.One - Development. Never neglect effort.One - Common sense. Never lose common sense.One - Peace. Never disturb harmony.

GO SHU GO GAKU

GO SHU GO GAKU

Hitotsu- Kokoro gamae no kotoHitotsu- Ashibumi no kotoHitotsu- Ma'ai no kotoHitotsu- Tenshin no kotoHitotsu- Henka no koto

Five studies

One - Attitude/state of readinessOne - StanceOne - DistanceOne - Shifting positionOne - Changing body angle

SHUREN NO KOKORO E

SHUREN NO KOKORO E

Hitotsu- Kihon o wasureru naHitotsu- Shisei o tadashiku seyoHitotsu- Doosa wa jinsoku ni seyoHitotsu- Chikara o saidai ni hakki seyoHitotsu- Manshin suru na jishin o moteHitotsu- Renma o tayasunaHitotsu- Jibun de kufuu seyo

The training of the Mind and Spirit

One - Remember the basicsOne - Correct stance and attitudeOne - Quick actionOne - Maximize powerOne - Show self-confidenceOne - Always remain in trainingOne - Rely on yourself

DOJO KUN

DOJO KUN

Hitotsu- Jinkaku kansei ni tsuto meru kotoHitotsu- Makoto no michi o mamoru kotoHitotsu- Doryoku no seishin o yashinau kotoHitotsu- Rei gi o omonzuru kotoHitotsu- Kekki no yu o imashimuru koto

DOJO KUN

One- Seek perfection of character.One- Be faithful.One- Endeavor to excel.One- Respect others.One- Refrain from violent behavior.

The dojo kun are the rules of the dojo that have been passed down from Okinawan Karate Masters till today.

Each karateka should keep them in mind to fully understand that the goal of regular practice is not only physical training but also to improve character.