Shūyō Kun

修養訓

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The Kaizen Gōjūkan 改善剛柔館, as an affiliated Dōjō 道場 of the I.K.G.A., upholds the I.K.G.A.'s core values. The 5 Virtues, otherwise known as the "Shūyō kun" (修養訓) is often recited at the end of a karate lesson, to remind the student that they should have a strong humble character, both within the Dōjō, and away from it.

The form of the Dōjō kun can vary from style to style or Dōjō to Dōjō, but in general the sentiments and basic ideas involved agree in most respects. The usual procedure is for the senior student in the class to say one line which is them repeated by the whole class until the sequence is complete.

By seriously following the techniques inherent in these apparently simple precepts, the trainee can begin to make progress in the Way of the martial arts.

5 training virtues

A breakdown of the J.K.G.A./I.K.G.A. Shūyō Kun

Japanese Version

《　修養訓　》 《　全日本空手道剛柔会　修養訓五箇条　》 我等空手道を修るものは
	一つ、剛柔の道を学ぶを以て誇りとすべし。
	一つ、礼儀を正しくすべし。
	一つ、質実剛健を旨とすべし。
	一つ、団結互助の精神を養うべし。
	一つ、日本古来の伝統たる尚武の気風を尊重すべし。
以上

Japanese Version (Romanji)

Zen Nihon Karate-dō Gōjū-kai Shūyō kun Go-kajō Warera Karate-dōu wo osamuru mono wa:
	1. Hitotsu - Gōjū no michi wo manabu wo motte hokori to subeshi.
	1. Hitotsu - Reigi wo tadashiku subeshi.
	1. Hitotsu – Shichijitsugōken wo mune to subeshi.
	1. Hitotsu - Danketsu gojo no seishin wo yashinaubeshi.
	1. Hitotsu - Nippon korai no dentōtaru shōbu no kifuu wo sonchō subeshi.
Ijou

Approved English Translation

We the students of Gōjū-ryū, do aspire to these virtues:
	1. We are proud to study the way of Gōjū
	1. We are courteous in manners
	1. We strive to develop courage and fighting spirit
	1. We cultivate fellowship and understanding
	1. We respect the ideals of loyalty and honor, traditional from olden times in Japan.