jindokai shotokan karate-do: dojo kun

At Jindokai Shotokan Karate in Adelaide, we teach not only the techniques of traditional Shotokan Karate but also its timeless values.

Central to this is the Dojo Kun – the five guiding principles that every karateka follows.

The Dojo Kun embodies the spirit of respect, perseverance, integrity, self-control, and loyalty;

core virtues that shape not just skilled martial artists but strong, confident individuals.

Whether you are just beginning your karate journey in Adelaide or are an experienced practitioner,

understanding and living by the Dojo Kun is essential to mastering true traditional karate.

HITOTSU: JINKAKU KANSEI NI TSUTOMURU KOTO

DEVELOP GOOD CHARACTER

Strive for the development of your character

一、人格完成に努むること

HITOTSU: MAKOTO NO MICHI O MAMORU KOTO

BE TRUTHFUL & SINCERE

Strive to develop the virtues of Truth and Sincerity

一、誠の道を守ること

HITOTSU: DORYOKU NO SEICHIN O YASHINAU KOTO

APPLY MAXIMUM EFFORT

Cultivate the spirit of perseverance

一、努力の精神を養うこと

HITOTSU: REIGI O OMONZURU KOTO

BE RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS

Honour the principles of good etiquette

一、礼儀を重んずること

HITOTSU: KEKKI NO YU O IMASHIMURU KOTO

MAINTAIN SELF-CONTROL

Guard against Reckless and Violent behaviour

一、血気の勇を戒むること