"The Dojo Kun" is the Oath of the karate student. It is recited at the end of each lesson at the Headquarters of the Japan Karate Association. This Oath should be chanted with strength, never mumbled in insincerity. The truths of the oath should penetrate the mind of the participant. The "Dojo Kun" embodies all we are trying to achieve through the physical efforts of karate training.
Stots, gin kaku can say knee, stom new koto
One,
Seek perfection of character.
Stots, makoto no mitch eo, mamorrow koto
One,
Be sincere.
Stots, dori o k'know seshi no, yashe now koto
One,
Put maximum effort into everything.
Stots, reiggo, o'mon zuru koto
One,
Respect others.
Stots, kekki no you oh, imash-e-muru koto
One,
Develop self control.
