The Kyokushin dojo kun was written by Mas Oyama with the help of Eiji Yoshikawa, the author of Musashi, a book about the life and times of Japan’s greatest warrior, Miyamoto Musashi. The book provided much of Mas Oyama’s inspiration during his mountain training days.

Saying the dojo kun can be difficult for those who don’t speak Japanese. To help you learn better, you can listen to the dojo kun being spoken.

• 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 vigor, 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.