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    The nijū kun are the twenty guiding principles of karate created by Gichin Funakoshi, a pioneer in bringing karate to Japan. As the founder of Shotokan karate, Funakoshi developed these principles to assist students in their training and to promote the philosophy of karate. The principles cover a range of topics from the importance of bowing and mental discipline to adapting techniques based on opponents and continuing one's studies throughout life.

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    The nijū kun are the twenty guiding principles of karate created by Gichin Funakoshi, a pioneer in bringing karate to Japan. As the founder of Shotokan karate, Funakoshi developed these principles to assist students in their training and to promote the philosophy of karate. The principles cover a range of topics from the importance of bowing and mental discipline to adapting techniques based on opponents and continuing one's studies throughout life.

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    The nijū kun are the twenty guiding principles of karate created by Gichin Funakoshi, a pioneer in bringing karate to Japan. As the founder of Shotokan karate, Funakoshi developed these principles to assist students in their training and to promote the philosophy of karate. The principles cover a range of topics from the importance of bowing and mental discipline to adapting techniques based on opponents and continuing one's studies throughout life.

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    The 20 principles of Shotokan karate outline philosophical guidance for karateka to follow in their training and application of karate in life, focusing on concepts like humility, justice, self-knowledge, mental fortitude over technique, and continual self-improvement.

    This principle means that in karate there is no concept of launching a preemptive attack, and emphasizes responding proportionately and defensively to threats.

    This principle warns that negligence or lack of focus can lead to mistakes or vulnerabilities being exploited by an opponent in combat.

    Nij kun

    The Shtkan nij kun (Japanese language: ) are the "twenty instructions" of
    the Okinawan martial arts master Gichin Funakoshi, whose pen name was Sht. All students
    of Shtkan karate are encouraged to live, practice, and teach the principles to others. [1]
    Funakoshi trained in Shuri-te and Naha-te from an early age. He ultimately developed his
    own martial art, which he believed leveraged the benefits of these two. Gaining the attention
    of a larger audience, Funakoshi later ventured to disseminate his art throughout Japan,[2]
    and created the nij kun to assist his karateka in their training.
    While it has been suggested that the Shtkan niju kun were documented by around 1890,[1]
    they were first actually published in a book in 1938 The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate
    as:[1]
    Karate-do begins and ends with bowing.

    Hitotsu, karate-do wa rei ni hajimari rei ni owaru koto o wasuruna


    There is no first strike in karate.

    Hitotsu, karate ni sente nashi


    Karate stands on the side of justice.

    Hitotsu, karate wa, gi no tasuke


    First know yourself, then know others.

    Hitotsu, mazu onore o shire, shikashite ta o shire


    Mentality over technique.

    Hitotsu, gijutsu yori shinjitsu


    The heart must be set free.

    Hitotsu, kokoro wa hanatan koto o yosu


    Calamity springs from carelessness.

    Hitotsu, wazawai wa ketai ni seizu


    Karate goes beyond the dojo.

    Hitotsu, dojo nomino karate to omou na


    Karate is a lifelong pursuit.

    Hitotsu, karate-do no shugyo wa issho de aru


    Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty.

    Hitotsu, ara yuru mono o karateka seyo; soko ni myomi ari


    Karate is like boiling water; without heat, it returns to its tepid state.

    Hitotsu, karate wa yu no gotoshi taezu netsu o ataezareba moto no mizu ni kaeru


    Do not think of winning. Think, rather, of not losing.

    Hitotsu, katsu kangae wa motsuna; makenu kangae wa hitsuyo


    Make adjustments according to your opponent.

    Hitotsu, tekki ni yotte tenka seyo


    The outcome of a battle depends on how one handles emptiness and fullness (weakness and
    strength).

    Hitotsu, tatakai wa kyojitsu no soju ikan ni ari


    Think of hands and feet as swords.

    Hitotsu, hito no teashi wa ken to omoe


    When you step beyond your own gate, you face a million enemies.

    Hitotsu, danshi mon o izureba hyakuman no teki ari

    Formal stances are for beginners; later, one stands naturally.

    Hitotsu, kamae wa shoshinsha ni ato wa shizentai


    Perform prescribed sets of techniques exactly; actual combat is another matter.

    Hitotsu, kata wa tadashiku, jisen wa betsumono


    Do not forget the employment of withdrawal of power, the extension or contraction of the
    body, the swift or leisurely application of technique.

    Hitotsu, chikara no kyojakutai no shinshuku waza no kankyu o wasuruna


    Be constantly mindful, diligent, and resourceful, in your pursuit of the Way.

    Hitotsu, tsune ni shinen ku fu seyo

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