道場訓 Dōjō Kun (Dōjō Precepts)
- 全日本空手道連盟
- All Japan Karatedō Federation
- 錬武会
- Renbukai
- 克己館道場
- Kōkkikan Dōjō
- 道場訓
- Dōjō Kun
- 一、空手道は礼に始まり礼に終わることを忘れずに修業すべし
- Hitotsu, karatedōha reini hajimari reini owarukotowo wasurezuni shūgyō subeshi.
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First, to practice karatedō, we must never forget that we always begin and end
with respect and courtesy. - 一、空手道は、人の和を以って修業すべし
- Hitotsu, karatedōha hitonowawo motte shūgyō subeshi.
- First, to practice karatedō, we must seek peace and harmony among all people.
- 一、空手道は、己に克つことに修業すべし
- Hitotsu, karatedōha onoreni katsukotoni shūgyō subeshi.
- First, to practice karatedō, we must develop discipline and self-control.
礼儀 Reigi (Etiquette)
The goal is peace without incidence. Chōjun Miyagi –
Founder of Gōjū-ryū karate
Kōkkikan Dōjō is a traditional dōjō following the examples and teachings of instructors throughout time, both in Canada and Japan – we treat the traditions, space, and each other with respect.
- Bow upon entering and exiting the dōjō practice area.
- No shoes on the dōjō floor – practice is barefoot.
- Everyone is responsible to ensure the dōjō is clean, tidy and safe at all times.
- Address all black belt instructors as sensei during class.
- Address all green through brown belt instructors as sempai during class.
- Students green belt and up may be asked to teach a minimum of once/month.
- Raise hand to ask a question during class.
- Talking kept to a minimum – no profanity or abusive language.
- No horseplay or roughhousing.
- Shorts/athletic pants and t-shirt can be worn.
- For continued practice a karate-gi (uniform) is recommended.
- All training attire kept clean.
- No strong or offensive fragrances or smells.
- No gum or jewelry (watches, rings, etc.).
- Glasses can be worn, but contacts recommended if possible.
- Fingernails and toenails kept short.
- Hand protection supplied for non-contact sparring.
- Cups and mouth-guards are not provided and are optional.
- All cell phones turned off.
If you would like to come down for a tour of our dōjō, please contact us anytime to arrange a visit, or to schedule your free karate classes to give us a try!