Dōjō Kun

• Hitotsu, Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomuru Koto         Seek perfection of character

• Hitotsu, Makoto no Michi o Mamoru Koto            Be faithful

• Hitotsu, Doryoku no Seishin o Yashinau Koto      Endeavor

• Hitotsu, Reigi o Omonzuru Koto                         Respect others

• Hitotsu, Kekki no Yu o Imashimuru Koto             Refrain from violent behaviour

Each point starts with Hitotsu, which literally means “one”. This is generally interpreted to mean that each of the Dōjō Kun points is equally important and therefore they are not numbered in decreasing importance. 

The Dōjō Kun is not merely a list of rules for the limited time you spend on the Dōjō floor. Students are expected to practice it both inside and outside of the Dōjō floor.