DOJO TRAINING PRECEPTS

The following is a guide for personal conduct in the dojo from the Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan headquarters in Okinawa

• Keep the rules of the dojo and never be self-righteous.
• Observe decorum toward the Instructor and superiors and also toward equals.  Students should always be courteous to fellow practitioners and should strive to cultivate the virtue of modesty.
• Endeavor to cultivate perseverance, a sound body and indomitable spirit by training to learn more than just techniques.
• Strive for:
• Elevation of the Soul
• The formation of character
• A peaceful existence
• Always be prudent in conduct and never provoke a quarrel out of a conceited form of karate knowledge.
• In karate training, practice forms and techniques in an orderly fashion, one by one, step by step, and increase training time and strength gradually.  Do not carry out a rigorous exercise regimen from the beginning.
• Use the makiwara and other training aids habitually in order to train the fists and other parts of the body.
• It has been said from olden times that it takes at least three years to master a single kata completely and, consequently, unlimited time is needed to master all the kata and variations of the techniques of karate.  Never be self-conceited.  Self-conceit will prevent progress and will cause the karateka to become anti-social in behavior.
• Practice each and every point of karate in an orderly fashion, and evenly, so as not to make any strong or weak points.
• A student should ask his instructor and seniors whatever question he/she may have to solve questions and problems.