What are the 5 Dojo Kun?

The Dojo Kun is a five point statement of principles or guidelines for the Karate practitioner’s conduct. In Japanese, it hangs on the walls of many Shotokan Karate clubs, and it is chanted while sitting Japanese style at the end of training sessions.

What does the word Kyokushin mean?

Kyokushin (極真) is a full-contact martial art, school of karate originating from Japan. It is a style of stand-up fighting and is rooted in a philosophy of self-improvement, discipline and hard training.

What is the meaning of Dojo Kun?

A Dojo Kun is a verbal affirmation that is recited by all of the students, usually at the end of each training session.

What is the training hall oath Kyokushin?

We will train our hearts and bodies, for a firm unshaken spirit. We will pursue the true meaning of the Martial Way, so that in time our senses may be alert. With true vigor, we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial. We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors, and refrain from violence.

Who created dojo kun?

Gichin Funakoshi
Generally credited to Gichin Funakoshi (but rumoured to have been created by Kanga Sakukawa, an 18th-century Okinawan karate proponent) the Shotokan Karate dojo kun serves as a set of five guiding principles, recited at the end of each training session in most styles, intended to frame the practice within an ethical …

What do karate students say?

“Mokusou!”: quite meditation – just lower your gaze, relax, and breathe. “Mokusou yame!”: stop. “Shoumen ni rei!”: Bow to the front of the room (this signifies bowing to the institution of karate and to the line of instructors who brought it to your instructor). “Sensei ni rei!”: Bow to the instructor.

Who is Master Funakoshi?

Gichin Funakoshi (船越 義珍, Funakoshi Gichin, November 10, 1868 – April 26, 1957) was the founder of Shotokan karate-do, perhaps the most widely known style of karate, and is known as a “father of modern karate”.

What does Shomen ni Rei mean?

bow to the front of the dojo
Shomen-ni-Rei: bow to the front of the dojo. Sensei-ni-Rei: bow to the teacher.