Godoshin

In the early 20th century karate philosophy was an integral and important part of karate training. The master’s of the time such as Itosu, Higaonna, Funakoshi all were now reciting the ‘Dojo Kun’ or ‘precepts of the training hall’.

The precepts of Shito-Ryu founder, Master Kenwa Mabuni: “The five fold path of Shito-Ryu Karate-Do (Go Do Shin)”, are shown below.

Hitotsu – Shoshin wasureru nakare (Ishi).
Hitotsu – Reigi okotaru nakare (Dotoku).
Hitotsu – Doryoku okotaru nakare (Hatten).
Hitotsu – Jo shiki kakeru nakare (Joshiki).
Hitotsu – Wa midasu nakare (Heiwa).

One – Never forget the spirit of first beginning (Determination).
One – Never neglect courtesy and etiquette (Moral Virtue).
One – Never neglect effort (Development).
One – Never lose common sense (Common sense).
One – Never disturb harmony (Peace).