At Renseikan Dojo, the Dojo Kun represents the principles that guide our training
and support the development of our character.

These five principles are known collectively as the Dojo Kun. They are traditionally recited at the end of training.

1. Seek perfection of character

Japanese: 一、人格完成に努むること

Romaji: Hitotsu, jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto

Phonetic Pronunciation: (Hee-toh-tsoo, jin-kah-koo kahn-say nee tsoh-toh-moo-roo koh-toh)

Meaning: Strive to develop and improve your character throughout your life.

2. Be faithful

Japanese: 一、誠の道を守ること

Romaji: Hitotsu, makoto no michi o mamoru koto

Phonetic Pronunciation: (Hee-toh-tsoo, mah-koh-toh noh mee-chee oh mah-moh-roo koh-toh)

Meaning: Be sincere, honest, and true in your actions and intentions.

3. Endeavour

Japanese: 一、努力の精神を養うこと

Romaji: Hitotsu, doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto

Phonetic Pronunciation: (Hee-toh-tsoo, dor-yoh-koo noh say-shin oh yah-shee-nah-oo koh-toh)

Meaning: Commit yourself fully to training with effort and determination.

4. Respect others

Japanese: 一、礼儀を重んずること

Romaji: Hitotsu, reigi o omonzuru koto

Phonetic Pronunciation: (Hee-toh-tsoo, ray-gee oh oh-mon-zoo-roo koh-toh)

Meaning: Show respect, courtesy, and proper etiquette at all times.

5. Refrain from violent behaviour

Japanese: 一、血気の勇を戒むること

Romaji: Hitotsu, kekki no yū o imashimuru koto

Phonetic Pronunciation: (Hee-toh-tsoo, kehk-kee noh yoo oh ee-mah-shee-moo-roo koh-toh)

Meaning: Avoid reckless or aggressive behaviour; use karate responsibly and with control.