A dojo kun is a verbal affirmation that is recited by all of the students , usually at the end of each training session .

the purpose of the dojo kun is to remind all of the students in the dojo , regardless of their rank , that the physical , mental , and spiritual growth that they enjoy as a by product of their karate training , must also extend beyond the dojo,s walls .

by that i mean , in order to derive the true benefits of shotokan karate-do , each student must take the underlying principals of this art and make them a regularpart of their daily life .

the following dojo kun is take from the 20 precepts of master gichin funakoshi , it should be recited out loud one line at a time , first by the dojo,s sensei or senior sempei, and then repeated immediately afterwards, in unison , by all of the students in attendance prior to the final bows at the end of each class.

SEEK PERFECTION OF CHARACTER
Hitotsu! jinkaku kansei ni tstutomuru koto.
( to strive for the perfection of character )

BE FAITHFUL
Hitotsu! makato no michi o mamoru koto
( to prtect/defend the paths of truth. )

ENDEAVOR TO EXCEL
Hitotsu! doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto.
( to foster the spirit of effort )

RESPECT OTHERS
Hitotsu! reigi o omonsuru koto.
( to honor the principles of etiquette. )

REFRAIN FROM VIOLENT BEHAVIOR
Hitotsu! kekki no yu o imashimuru koto.
( to guard against impetuous courage. )

Remember ; regardless of when you say the dojo kun , or in what language you speak it, say it with pride and say it like you mean it.