The Karate Dojo
In Okinawa the karate dōjō is a highly respected place. It is where the art of self defense is raised to a way of life. The student of karate is strengthened both physically and mentally while his character is polished through training in the art’s moral principles. The dōjō is held in such high regard that even cleaning and maintenance tasks are handled exclusively by its members.
On this pages are principles and guidelines that have been handed down by karate masters for the practitioner to train and live by. Read them carefully and think about them deeply.
Dōjō Training Precepts - written by Karate Grandmaster Shugoro Nakazato, Shorin-Ryu, Okinawa, Japan.
1. Keep to the rules of this dōjō and never be self-righteous.
2. Observe decorum towards the Instructor and superiors and also toward equals. Students should always be courteous to fellow practitioners and should strive to cultivate the virtue of modesty.
3. Endeavor to cultivate perseverance, a sound body and indomitable spirit by training to learn more than just the techniques of karate.
4. Strive for:
5. Always be prudent in conduct and never provoke a quarrel out of a conceited form of karate knowledge.
6. In karate training, practice forms and techniques in an orderly fashion, one-by-one, step-by-step, and increase training time and strength gradually. Do not carry out a rigorous exercise regimen from the beginning.
7. Use makiwara and other training aids habitually in order to train the fists and other parts of the body.
8. It has been said from olden times that it takes at least three years to master a single kata completely, and consequently, unlimited time is needed to master all kata and variations of the techniques of karate. Never be self-conceited. Self-conceit will prevent progress and will cause the karateka to become anti-social in behavior.
9. Practice each and every form of karate in an orderly fashion, and evenly, so as not to make strong and weak points.
(Read also
Dojo Etiquette and Courtesy)
On this pages are principles and guidelines that have been handed down by karate masters for the practitioner to train and live by. Read them carefully and think about them deeply.
Dōjō Training Precepts - written by Karate Grandmaster Shugoro Nakazato, Shorin-Ryu, Okinawa, Japan.
1. Keep to the rules of this dōjō and never be self-righteous.
2. Observe decorum towards the Instructor and superiors and also toward equals. Students should always be courteous to fellow practitioners and should strive to cultivate the virtue of modesty.
3. Endeavor to cultivate perseverance, a sound body and indomitable spirit by training to learn more than just the techniques of karate.
4. Strive for:
- Elevation of the soul
- The formation of character
- A peaceful existence
5. Always be prudent in conduct and never provoke a quarrel out of a conceited form of karate knowledge.
6. In karate training, practice forms and techniques in an orderly fashion, one-by-one, step-by-step, and increase training time and strength gradually. Do not carry out a rigorous exercise regimen from the beginning.
7. Use makiwara and other training aids habitually in order to train the fists and other parts of the body.
8. It has been said from olden times that it takes at least three years to master a single kata completely, and consequently, unlimited time is needed to master all kata and variations of the techniques of karate. Never be self-conceited. Self-conceit will prevent progress and will cause the karateka to become anti-social in behavior.
9. Practice each and every form of karate in an orderly fashion, and evenly, so as not to make strong and weak points.
(Read also
Dojo Etiquette and Courtesy)
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