Compiled
and edited by Matt Ravignat, with translations by Sensei
Hing Poon Chan
Dojo Kun are specifically written
by a Grand Master for his organization and its students.
It is through these that the Grand master communicates his
wisdom.
Notice Dai Sensei Yagi Meitoku’s specific calligraphy
style. It is bold and strong, as expected from a warrior,
it conveys courage and determination. There is a direct
relationship between his karate and his calligraphy.
Like Karate it takes many years for a calligrapher
to develop his own style
and individuality. Calligraphy, like art, is in the eye
of the beholder.
Additional
translations by Sensei Hing-Poon Chan. Read from right to
left. (ed)
Michi
(Do) The Path
Meibukan
Dojo Kun
"....Karate
men have to be careful of their behaviour. Never break a
promise. If
we keep a promise to each other, we don’t need to
make laws. Never make
trouble with others. Be kind to others and be strict on
yourselves." (Yagi
Meitoku)
OKU
MYO ZAI HAKKU REN SEN TAN
There is no
secret to Karate but to train a hundred techniques a thousand
times.
OKU MYO ZAI REN SHIN
The strange,
mystery and miracle, (of Karate) is inside located in the
refinement
and drilling and polishing of the heart. The secrets of
karate are revealed by
having a good heart.
RYU SU FU SEN KYO
Running water
does not compete. Be soft, flexible and humble.
Shed your ego.
KAN CHIKU FU SHO
A pine tree bends in the wind but
a bamboo is hard in the cold. Must have a
balance between hard a soft.
HO WA GOJYU WO TONDO SU
The way of inhaling is both hardness
and softness, you must give and take.
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