Shotokan Dojo Kun

• Seek perfection of character (seek perfection of character).
• Protect the way of the truth (be faithful).
• Foster the spirit of effort (endeavour).
• Respect the principles of etiquette and respect others (respect others).
• Guard against impetuous courage and refrain from violent behaviour (refrain from violent behaviour).

Shotokan Niju Kun

• Karate is not only dojo training.
• Don’t forget that Karate begins with a bow and ends with a bow.
• In Karate, never attack first.
• One who practices Karate must follow the way of justice.
• First you must know yourself. Then you can know others.
• Spiritual development is paramount; technical skills are merely means to the end.
• You must release your mind.
• Misfortune comes out of laziness.
• Karate is a lifelong training.
• Put Karate into everything you do.
• Karate is like hot water. If you do not give heat constantly it will again become cold.
• Do not think you have to win. Think that you do not have to lose.
• Victory depends on your ability to tell vulnerable points from invulnerable ones.
• Move according to your opponent.
• Consider your opponent’s hands and legs as you would sharp swords.
• When you leave home, think that millions of opponents are waiting for you.
• Ready position for beginners and natural position for advanced students.
• Kata is one thing. Engaging in a real fight is another.
• Do not forget (1) strength and weakness of power, (2) expansion and contraction of the body, (3) slowness and speed of techniques.
• Devise at all times.