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Dojo Kun
Dojo Kun is recited at the conclusion of every karate training session,
allowing the students to reflect upon the guiding principles of karate-do. Dojo Kun is usually chanted by one of the senior
belts in the final line up. At the end of each session, follow the sequence below: 1. Seiza – ‘sit’ so that knees
are aligned with the person on your right. 2. Mokuso – ‘close your eyes and begin meditation’ –
The objective is to allow students to focus and clear your mind and reflect what you have trained. 3. Mokuso Yame –
‘meditation complete - open your eyes’ 4. DoJo Kun – All students must recite the following:
Seek Perfection of Character (Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomeru Koto) Be Faithful
(Makoto No Miichi~O Mamoru Koto) Endeavor (Doryoku No Seishin~O Yashinau Koto)
Respect Others (Reigi~O Omonjiru Koto)
Refrain from Violent Behavior (Kekki No Yu~O Imashimeru Koto)
Then the senior belt would face Sensei and chant the following:
5. Sho-manei Rei – ‘Pay respect’ (Not used in the Gulf
or Arab World) 6. Sensei nei Rei - ‘ Pay respect to Sensei’
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