Back at the dojo after missing a couple of sessions due to work. Worked out with my old friend David and went through all the kata. Also practiced with the chishi (more on those in future posts). Finished as always with the Dojo Kun.
The Dojo Kun or precepts are shown on the wall of the dojo and recited by all students at the end of each session, while kneeling with eyes closed and facing the altar or shrine.
The Dojo Kun or precepts are shown on the wall of the dojo and recited by all students at the end of each session, while kneeling with eyes closed and facing the altar or shrine.
They are read from top to bottom and right to
left, in the traditional Japanese way. They can be roughly translated as
1. Strive to perfect one’s character
2. Always be respectful and polite
3. Be wary of losing one’s temper or
getting hot headed
4. Cultivate a spirit of endeavor
5. Follow the path of sincerity
Everyone then bows to the shrine, next to
the head of the dojo, and then to the instructors and each other.
Wikipedia states that GoJuRyu has eight
precepts, but this is not the case at RyuShinKan.
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| The Dojo Kun displayed on the wall at RyuShinKan |
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