Spiritual Aspects of Karate (Part-II)

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 The 5 Dojo-kun of Karate :

 1. Seek perfection of character
2. Be sincere
3. Put maximum effort in everything you do
4. Respect others
5. Develop self-control

The 20 Percepts of Karate : (By G. Funakashi)

 1. Karate begins with Rei, ends with Rei.
2. There is no first attack in Karate
3. Karate supports righteousness
4. First understand yourself, then understand others.
5. The art of developing mind is more important than the art of applying technique.
6. Mind needs to be freed
7. Trouble is born out of negligence
8. Karate does not belongs only to the Dojo
9. Karate training requires a lifetime.
10. Transform everything into Karate; therein lies its exquisiteness.
11. Genuine Karate is like hot water; it cools down if you do not keep heating it.
12. Do not think of winning; think of NOT LOSING.
13. Transform yourself according to the opponent.
14. Outcome of fight depends on one's control.
15. Imagine your arms and legs as swords.
16. Once you leave shelter of homes, there are millions of enemies.
17. Postures are for the beginner; later they are natural positions.
18. Do Kata differently, real fight is a different matter.
19. Do not forget control of dynamics of power, elasticity of body, speed of technique.
20. Always be good at application of everything that you have learned.

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