The Okinawan Karate Dojo
In Okinawa, the karate dojo is a highly respected place. It is where the art of self-defense is raised to a way of life. The student of karate is strengthened both physically and mentally while their character is polished through training in the art’s moral principles. The dojo is held in such high regard that even cleaning and maintenance tasks are handled exclusively by its members.
On the following pages are the principles and guidelines that have been handed down by karate masters for the practitioners to train and live by. Read them carefully and think about them deeply.