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Dojo Kun Quiz
Shotokan PE Class
Term | Definition |
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Seiza | “kneel down” -- done in rank order, starting with the higher ranks first |
Mokusoh | “meditate” -- we take one minute to empty our minds and prepare for maximum concentration during class. Meditation should be done with eyes closed, body relaxed, and exclusive concentration on your breathing |
Mokusoh Yame | “stop meditating” -- gently return the focus from your inner self back to the environment you are in |
Shomen Ni Rei | “bow to shomen” -- we bow as a sign of respect and thanks to the founder of Shotokan and the ancestors. This tradition has its roots in Shinto religion |
Sensei Ni Rei | “bow to sensei” -- the entire class bows to the teacher |
Senpai Ni Rei | "bow to senpai" -- If sensei is not present, the entire class bows to the leader of that day’s class |
Otagai Ni Rei | “bow to the others” -- we all symbolically bow to each other by bowing forward. This is a way of giving thanks to everyone for being present and helping us learn karate |
Dojo Kun (definition) | “rules of the dojo” -- a set of five rules that were passed down from the masters of Okinawan karate, and are an affirmation of things we believe in and must keep in mind at all time |
Dojo Kun | Seek perfection of character / Be faithful / Endeavor / Respect others / Refrain from violent behavior |
Ijo | "finish" -- senpai says this alone |