He based these rules on the chinese rules, which date back to. The book is a nice examination of the fundamental precepts of shotokan karate. Funakoshi sensei is the man who introduced karate to japan. The shotokan karate bible is a comprehensive illustrated guide suitable for all students of shotokan karate, from beginners to those shotokan is the worlds most widely practiced style of. Master funakoshi believed that, for the true karateka, the dojo kun should not only be considered a set. As always, the training was ending with everyone reciting the dojokun for those of. These rules were laid down by the okinawan master of karate, sakugawa shungo. Dojo kun spoken with pride a dojo kun is a verbal affirmation that is recited by all of the students, usually at the end of each training session the. Dojo kun training hall rules recited at the end of each class, students are expected to be able to lead dojo kun in both english and. I still plan to have it laminated for the shotokan.
The dojo kun are the foundational principles of shotokan karate. Lining up at the end of class dojo kun after warm downs, the instructor will say line up. Dojo kun dojo kun means basically the rules of the dojo. Dojo kun training hall rules recited at the end of each class, students are expected to be able to lead dojo. The dojo captain is the highest grade student in the dojo excluding the instructor. Then the highest ranking student will recite the dojo kun. The dojo kun are recited regularly in class and remind us to seek perfection, persevere, be honest, respectful and use karate to avoid physical conflict. Doshikai shotokan karate member handbook strong and effective. They are recited at the end of training in japanese and again in english.
The dojo kun is often recited at the end of a karate lesson, to remind the student that they should have a strong humble character, both within the dojo, and away from it. In this enlightening and inspiring book, master teruyuki okazaki. Shotokan was the name of the first official dojo built by gichin funakoshi, in 1936 at mejiro, and destroyed in 1945 as a result of an allied bombing. Have something of interest or looking for information. Most shotokan karate groups that recite the dojo kun in english use the version above, and a very large number of nonshotokan or multistyle groups also recite the same creed. Lessons with the master shotokan sensei the online. He based these rules on the chinese rules, which date. Although they are usually listed in a set order, no one rule is. Dojo kun senior instructors at the jka developed the five dojo kun, which everyone studying at the jka commits to memory. Dojo kun news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2012 learn how and when to remove this template message. These 5 areas were outlined by gitchin funakoshi as the way to go about training in the dojo to develop proper karate and karateka. The dojokun is basically a moral guide, as to how a karate practitioner should. The original dojo kun were made by a karate teacher from okinawa by the name of sakugawa shungo who based them on the chinese training hall rules prevalent at the time of boddhidharma.
At the end of each training sessionwhether it be at the dojo, after class, or after a tournament, which i always. Although technically not a karate book, i would also add the book of five rings miyamoto musashi to the list. A listing and phonetic spelling of core punches, kicks, blocks, strikes, stances, and other general terms used in traditional japanese shotokan karate. The dojo kun ryute are, in japanese, the same as those used in shotokan. Okazaki sensei is illuminating in its introduction. Dojo kun english japanese kanj i dojo kun japanese audio. Dojo kun literal translation means training hall rules. Martial arts books are great tools to supplement the information being taught by your martial arts instructor i. In shotokan karate there is something called the dojokun.
Dojo kun japan karate association singapore branch. As we explain the meaning of the nijyu kun, you will see the basic, simple ideas of the dojo kun everywhere. The book details my three year stay in japan training at master hirokazu kanazawas headquarters dojo in tokyo. In japanese, it hangs on the walls of many shotokan karate clubs, and it is. Tiger cubs karate classes ages 5 6 pittsburghs best martial arts school for kids. Dojo kun is a japanese martial arts term literally meaning training hall rules. There are five of these rules that are generally thought to have been passed down from okinawan karate masters to the present. The philosophy of dojo kun shotokan code of ethics one, to strive for perfection of character. This site has japanese karate terminology, grading. Each student and instructor strive earnestly to attain these goals inside the dojo and in everyday life. The dojo kun states the basic philosophy of karate, according to its founder and my teacher, master gichin funakoshi.
It is the responsibility of the dojo captain to ensure that lines are straight and that dojo discipline is maintained. The complete kata is written by one of the worlds leading karate masters, and arguably the most famous shotokan master still alive todayhirokazu kanazawa, 10th degree black. Master funakoshi believed that, for the true karateka, the dojo kun should not only. Katy dojo shotokan karatedo philosophy emphasises the continuous improvement of ones character. From the basic bodyshifting to the advanced bodyshifting, students of any levels will be able to learn this system step by step.
A dojo kun character book on defeating laziness and procrastination dojo kun character books book online at. The audio book, comes as a set of 6 seventy minute cds complete with travel case. Master funakoshi, the father of modern karate, gave us the dojo kun. This is reflected in the dojo kun, or dojo saying, which we repeat at the end of each class. Shotokan books shotokan traditional karate organisation uk. We offer prekarate classes for kids with the goal of increasing agility, coordination, and balance while developing manners.
Bucher kampfsport allgemein ausrustung fur karate budolife. Dojo kun by master teruyuki okazaki everyone who trains in karate must know the dojo kun. While it has been suggested that the shotokan niju kun was originally documented about 1890, it first appeared in print in1938, in a book written by gichin funakoshi, the twenty guiding principles of. Now, when you know the meaning of the words, doesnt it sound a little like. Well line up again in rank order and do seiza and mokuso. A detailed resource on shotokan karate for the central federation of traditional shotokan karate. A dojo kun character book on battling dishonesty dojo kun character books tullgauger, jenifer, tullgauger, jenifer on. The following book selection is a must for the serious karateka and all books are available by filling out the order form. Basic karate terms and pronunciations for shotokan karate. And so do the people who have become millionaires from writing books on.
There are five main rules that serve as guiding principles for all who train in the dojo. With each practice session at the dojo, students kneel in the seiza position and. The dojo kun is a five point statement of principles or guidelines for the karate practitioners conduct. English, english pronunciation of japanese words, japanese.