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Kyokushin Dojo Oath
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.
At the end of each training session, all students and instructors kneel in seiza in rank order. The chief instructor then designates someone, usually the most senior student, to recite the oath in the local language or in Japanese. Each line is recited by the designated person, with pauses at the ends, during which the whole class repeats it.
- 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.
Click the link to see the dojo kun in Japanese. You can also go to the IKO-Matsushima website.
The oath is then concluded by the senior student, who says the following lines, with everyone responding with a bow and resounding OSU!
- Shinza (shrine) ni REI
- Sosai Oyama ni REI
- Hanshi/Shihan/Sensei/Sempai ni REI (once for each level of yudansha rank present)
- Otagai ni REI
- Keiko yame, tatte kudasai (formal end, stand up
Student responds with "Domo arigato gozai masita" (formal 'thank you' after Sosai, Sensei, Otagai ni)
You can also access our list of common Kyokushin terms in English and Japanese
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