KENSHIN SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB

 

KENSHIN Karate Club of Red Deer is accepting NEW MEMBERS!!!

Our purpose is to help you develop a well-balanced mind and body through traditional Shotokan karate  training.

KENSHIN Karate club’s blends the traditional elements and concepts of Shotokan karate with practical lessons for self defense.

Our karate training will be broken down based on the concept of “three Ks”. The "three Ks" are Kihon, Kata, and Kumite and we will focus on each core training element individually. When all these three elements are combined then the three K’s are becoming one, and that is ...KARATE.

Be prepared to work hard (physically demanding!) and to strive to achieve your goals.

“The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the character of its participants."

Gichin Funakoshi

 

 

 

 

 

DOJO KUN

 

一、人格完成に努むること

hitotsu, jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto

一、誠の道を守ること

hitotsu, makoto no michi wo mamoru koto

一、努力の精神を養ること

hitotsu, doryōku no seishin wo yashinru koto

一、礼儀を重んずること

hitotsu, reigi wo omonzuru koto

一、血気の勇を戒むること

hitotsu, kekki no yū wo imashimuru koto

 

 

 Generally, the English translation states:

• Each person must strive for the perfection of one's character
• Each person must be faithful and protect the way of truth
• Each person must endeavour (fostering the spirit of effort)
• Each person must respect others and the rules of etiquette
• Each person must refrain from violent behavior (guard against impetuous courage)

A more terse translation is used by the ISKF and JKA:

• Seek perfection of character
• Be sincere
• Put maximum effort into everything you do
• Respect others
• Develop self-control