The Dojo Kun is a set of principles that provide a guide to reaching lasting mental and physical achievement.

The Dojo Kun is said at the end of each training and expresses the essence of traditional karate. (Each line is labeled "One" because they are equally important.)

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

Play Dojo Kun in Japanese

(courtesy of ISKF's Hiroshi Okizaki Sensei)

HITOTSU! JINKAKU KANSEI NI TSUTOMURU KOTO!
HITOTSU! MAKOTO NO MICHI O MAMORU KOTO!
HITOTSU! DORYOKU NO SEICHIN O YASHINAU KOTO!
HITOTSU! REIGI O OMONZURU KOTO!
HITOTSU! KEKKI NO YU O IMASHIMURU KOTO!