Dojo Kun of Sensei Sosui Ichikawa
1) The dojo is sacred. Karate begins with bowing and ends with bowing.
2) Achieving progress with kata requires diligent practice, skillful analysis, and correct understanding of all of the katas.
3) When practicing kumite in the dojo it is necessary for each student to grasp the exact meaning of the katas that have been taught. In this way the meaning can be applied to kumite.
4) It is imperative that we follow the katas, which our ancestors have created, and teach them without change.
5) The secret essence of karate consists of:
a) Tenshin - measurement of correct standing position
b) Hente - a change in technique that is applied after, as a replacement for, or as a continuation of the original technique.
c) Kokyu - study of controlling inhalation and exhalation.
d) Ki - to learn and to control energy through proper training.
e) Tako - to learn to control your attackers' force with your touch.
f) Dokushin - to learn to read and direct your attackers" movement with your mind.