Everyone who trains in Shitoryu karate Canada must know the dojo kun. At the end of each training session—whether it be at the dojo, after class, or after a technical Seminar. The dojo kun is repeated all together by the students. The dojo kun states the basic philosophy of karate, the dojo kun should not only be considered a set of rules of conduct in the dojo, but a guide to everyday life. Everything we learn in the dojo, we should apply to everyday life.
Seek Perfection of Character / De poursuivre le perfectionnement du caractère
Hitotsu: Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto
一、人格完成に努むること
Be faithful and sincere / De défendre le chemin de la vérité
Hitotsu: Makoto no michi o mamoru koto
一、誠の道を守ること
Strive for a vigorous spirit / De produire un effort déterminé
Hitotsu: Ikiwo sakanni subeki koto
一、意気を盛んにすべきこと
Respect others / D’honorer les principes de la courtoisie
Hitotsu : Reigi o omonzuru koto
一、礼儀を重んずること
Live with a positive and healthy attitude / De vivre avec une attitude saine et positive
Hitotsu: Maemuki katsu kenzen na taido de ikiru koto
一、前向きかつ健全な態度で生きること
Refrain from violent behaviour / De protéger contre les impulsivités Hitotsu: Kekki no yu o imashimuru koto
一、血気の勇を戒むること