Dojo Maxims (Dojo Kun)

These maxims are mottos, the spirit of which serious students of karate should try to follow if they wish to gain the maximum from their training.  The maxims are like the English sayings, "Service not Self", "Deeds not Words", "Be Prepared" and exemplify an attitude which dictate a way of life.

1. STICK TO THE RULES (REISETSU O MAMORI) - In the Dojo good etiquette must be observed by following the rules.
2. A STUDENT MUST HAVE LOYALTY TO HIS OR HER INSTRUCTOR (SHINGI O OMANJI) - This is the most important thing in the Martial Arts.  It is not possible for someone to change his/her style in Japanese Martial Arts - people who do so cannot learn the correct etiquette and spirit of Martial Arts.
3. TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ARE NOT ALL ONE (JOJITSU NI OBEREZU) - Outside the Dojo you can be friendly with your Sensei but do not take advantage of this friendship.  In the Dojo respect and revere him or her.
4. BE SERIOUS IN YOUR EFFORTS (SHINKENMI NI TESSEYO) - No fippancy, chattering, smoking, gum chewing, eating or drinking in the Dojo.  Concentrate solely on Karate and training hard in everything you do.  The Dojo is not a Social Gathering and visitors as well as students whall respect the rules and maxims.