道場 Dōjō (Training Hall)

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.

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.

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!