JIKC Opening Class Ceremony

Japan International Karate Center was founded with the following guiding principles, which serve as the basis of JIKC instruction and the training philosophy in all of our schools.

Each JIKC karate class begins and ends with the JIKC class ceremony to allow every JIKC student to incorporate the precepts into their karate training and their daily lives.

Purpose of Seiza

Orderliness and humbleness to the mind and body

Purpose of Mokuso

Warming up the mind for training hard

Purpose of JIKC Training

Not to conquer others, but to conquer the weaknesses within oneself

Dojo Precepts (Dojo Kun)

Uphold the principles of propriety and courtesyCultivate the spirit of effortPerfect a mind of patienceLive the way of truthDo not lose self-control or act in a violent manner

Three Basic Factors of Mental Strength

1) Seriousness 2) Try Hard 3) Never Give Up

Three Basic Factors of Mental Attitude

1) Initiative 2) Responsibility 3) Pride

Three Basic Factors of Relationship with Others

1) Appreciation 2) Consideration 3) Unity