The dojo kun or dojo oaths are often recited both at the beginning and end of a training session. They were written by Sosai (founder) Masutatsu Oyamaand the famous Japanese writer Eiji Yoshikawa (author of "Musashi", a best selling book about the life of legendary Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi). Studying the dojo kun is an excellent way to try to understand the philosophy of Kyokushin karate. At West Island Karate, the dojo kun must eventually be memorized by all students in both Japanese as well as English and/or French.
Please click on a student's picture to hear him or her recite the corresponding dojo kun in its entirety. You may also click on a portion of the dojo kun to hear only that phrase.
We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors and refrain from violence.
Nous observerons les règles de la courtoisie, respecterons nos supérieurs et nous abstiendrons de toute violence.
We will follow our religious principles and never forget the true virtue of humility.
Nous suivrons nos convictions et n'oublierons jamais les vraies vertues de l'humilité.