THE PRECEPTS OF THE SHINJINBUKAN SCHOOL
The Dōjō Kun or school's precepts, written by Onaga Sensei, are a testimony of his life-long dedication to learning, practice and perfect his art.
Read each line from left to right and top to bottom:
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The name Shin-Jin-Bu-Kan combines the meaning of four Chinese characters portraying a very powerful imagery:
Shin - Also pronounced Kami, means God.
Jin - Also pronounced Hito, means Humankind.
Bu - Means Martial Arts.
Kan - Means Building or Hall.
Onaga Sensei's Dōjō Kun was inspired on his Christian faith. His philosophy is a testimony and a challenge: Martial Arts as a Way of Life. It combines spirituality, humanity and Martial Arts into one life-long path to follow. However, this philosophy is taught as a spiritual path and not as religious belief.
