Comments on: In Defense of the Dojo Kun http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/in-defense-of-the-dojo-kun/ Martial arts for personal development Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:51:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: theora http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/in-defense-of-the-dojo-kun/#comment-12690 theora Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:38:09 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/in-defense-of-the-dojo-kun/#comment-12690 i have to agree with john there .... its all about morality and what is right ... not what is common sense .... i have to agree with john there …. its all about morality and what is right … not what is common sense ….

]]> By: Jacob http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/in-defense-of-the-dojo-kun/#comment-11775 Jacob Tue, 04 May 2010 00:48:24 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/in-defense-of-the-dojo-kun/#comment-11775 I'm having real trouble with the Dojo kun atm then moment. I think the perfection of charecter bit has something to do with identifying with emptiness. (but the mind doesn't want to identify with emptiness) Defend the paths of truth is right out the window becuse my mind would rather not be sincire than get someone in trouble. Foster the spirit of effort. I'm really lazy! honour the principles of etiquette, has died allready becuase tact was never my strong point. and the courage bit wont work becuase im too empathic to have any control. I'm a brown belt and i train with the "Traditional assosiation of shotokan karate" (London colney club, England) Can someone help me out with this cause i really used to like the Dojo kun but now it just doesn't inspire me :( I’m having real trouble with the Dojo kun atm then moment.
I think the perfection of charecter bit has something to do with identifying with emptiness. (but the mind doesn’t want to identify with emptiness)
Defend the paths of truth is right out the window becuse my mind would rather not be sincire than get someone in trouble.
Foster the spirit of effort. I’m really lazy!
honour the principles of etiquette, has died allready becuase tact was never my strong point.
and the courage bit wont work becuase im too empathic to have any control.
I’m a brown belt and i train with the “Traditional assosiation of shotokan karate” (London colney club, England)
Can someone help me out with this cause i really used to like the Dojo kun but now it just doesn’t inspire me :(

]]> By: Karate Values, American Values http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/in-defense-of-the-dojo-kun/#comment-10737 Karate Values, American Values Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:03:18 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/in-defense-of-the-dojo-kun/#comment-10737 [...] When properly dressed, the karateka sit quietly in a neat row, waiting for sensei to start the lesson. They sit in the seiza position, with legs folded under them, following dojo protocol. [...] [...] When properly dressed, the karateka sit quietly in a neat row, waiting for sensei to start the lesson. They sit in the seiza position, with legs folded under them, following dojo protocol. [...]

]]> By: Chris http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/in-defense-of-the-dojo-kun/#comment-9275 Chris Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:51:36 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/in-defense-of-the-dojo-kun/#comment-9275 John, in the future, it would be best for you to read an article in its entirety before preparing your "common sense" response. John, in the future, it would be best for you to read an article in its entirety before preparing your “common sense” response.

]]> By: John http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/in-defense-of-the-dojo-kun/#comment-9274 John Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:03:12 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/in-defense-of-the-dojo-kun/#comment-9274 This has to be one of the most ridiculous attempts at sophistry that I have ever read. While the Dojo Kun are intentionally general in their creation, the application of the Japanese mindset to them provides clarity. To break it down: 1. Seek Perfection of Character (look within yourself for that which is best and moral; reject liberalism and immorality) 2. Be Faithful (reject infidelity, be loyal and courageous to your fellow man) 3. Endeavor (never stop, always give your best effort, do not expect others to do that which is your responsibility) 4. Respect Others (others have opinions and ideas while you may or may not agree with them, you have no moral or legal right to force them to agree with you) 5. Refrain from Violent Behavior (does violence truly solve problems, no; defend yourself but do not initiate hostilities unless provoked beyond measure or endurance to bear) These may seem simply defined, but that is because true common sense (which the author of this article apparently lacks) dictates the definitions. Many people attempt to find deeper significance in simple writings and ignore Occam's Razor (the simplest explanation is often the correct one). The author's attempt to utilize the Declaration of Independence in his arguments illustrates his ignorance of simple truths. This has to be one of the most ridiculous attempts at sophistry that I have ever read. While the Dojo Kun are intentionally general in their creation, the application of the Japanese mindset to them provides clarity. To break it down:

1. Seek Perfection of Character (look within yourself for that which is best and moral; reject liberalism and immorality)

2. Be Faithful (reject infidelity, be loyal and courageous to your fellow man)

3. Endeavor (never stop, always give your best effort, do not expect others to do that which is your responsibility)

4. Respect Others (others have opinions and ideas while you may or may not agree with them, you have no moral or legal right to force them to agree with you)

5. Refrain from Violent Behavior (does violence truly solve problems, no; defend yourself but do not initiate hostilities unless provoked beyond measure or endurance to bear)

These may seem simply defined, but that is because true common sense (which the author of this article apparently lacks) dictates the definitions. Many people attempt to find deeper significance in simple writings and ignore Occam’s Razor (the simplest explanation is often the correct one). The author’s attempt to utilize the Declaration of Independence in his arguments illustrates his ignorance of simple truths.

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