Dojo Kun – The Oath of a Kyokushin Karateka
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When I was home I had time to reflect on what had happened and how I had nearly lost my composure. Before I started learning karate, I was a bit violent, and somewhere inside it is still there. In fact, all humans have a tendency towards violence. However, through rigorous training and meditation, karatekas (and martial artists) learn to tame or contain the beast.
In Kyokushin, we recite the dojo kun (oath) after class to remind ourselves of goals of self-betterment. As a senior student, leading the recital is my responsibility, and I kind of feel down that I almost forgot the oaths.
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Here are the 7 oaths.
- We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm unshaken spirit.
- We will pursue the true meaning of the martial way so that, in time, our senses may be alert.
- With true vigour, we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial.
- We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors, and refrain from violence.
- We will follow our religious principles and never forget the true virtue of humility.
- We will look upwards to wisdom and strength, not seeking other desires.
- All our lives, through the discipline of karate, we will seek to fulfill the true meaning of the Kyokushin way.
Osu!
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