DOJO KUN

A ‘Dojo Kun’ is the creed or set of guiding principles that a Dojo (training hall) is founded upon. Peaceful Heart’s Dojo Kun is comprised of five statements.  The Dojo Kun that we employ at Peaceful Heart, is said to have been created by Gichin Funakoshi, 'the father of modern karate'. When we recite these principles, you may notice that they are each numbered one. This is to reflect that each principle is just as important as the others.

One: To strive for the perfection of character.

One: To defend the path of truth.

One: To foster the spirit of effort.

One: To honor the principles of etiquette.

One: To guard against impetuous courage.