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Seek perfection of character
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be faithful
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endeavour
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respect other
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refrain from violent behaviour
Japanese wording of the Dojo Kun:
Hitotsu! Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto!
Hitotsu! Makoto no michi o mamoru koto!
Hirotsu! Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto!
Hitotsu! Reigi o omonzuru koto!
Hitotsu! Kekki no yu o imashimuru koto!
Note: the literal translation of the dojo ethics from the Japanese characters is as follows:
One! To strive for the perfection of character!
One! To defend the paths of truth!
One! To foster the spirit of effort!
One! To honour the principles of etiquette!
One! To guard against impetuous courage!