The dojo kun states the basic philosophy of Karate. Gichin Funakoshi believed that, for the true Karate-ka, the dojo kun should not only be considered a set of rules of conduct in the dojo, but a guide to everyday life. At the end of each class the dojo kun is recited by the students as a reminder of why we train.
Character
Sincerity
Effort
Self Control
Courtesy