Shoto Niju Kun (Gichin Funakoshi's 20 Precepts)
Submitted by Admin on Wed, 12/12/2007 - 15:53.
- Karate-do wa rei ni hajimari, rei ni owaru koto wo wasuruna.
Karate begins and ends with courtesy. - Karate ni sente nashi.
There is no first attack in karate. - Karate wa gi no tasuke.
Karate is an assistance to justice. - Mazu jiko wo shire, shikoshite tao wo shire.
Know yourself before you know others. - Gijutsu yori shinjutsu.
Spirit before technique. - Kokoro wa hanatan koto wo yosu.
Be ready to free your mind. - Wazawai wa getai ni shozu.
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Posted in History Submitted by Admin on Wed, 12/12/2007 - 15:53.
Posted in History Submitted by Admin on Wed, 12/12/2007 - 15:53.