Kofukan Principles
Dojo-Kun (motto)
- Reigi – Etiquette
- Sonkei – Respect
- Nintai – Perserverance
- Doryoku – Effort
- Sozo – Creativity
- Yuki – Courage
General aims of the Association
- Cultivate good personality and strong character
- Preserve correct techniques and katas
- Promote friendship among members
Instructor principles
- Respect the values of the traditional katas
- Unified study of kata and kumite
- Scientific approach in analysing techniques
Technical principles
- Do not make any unnecessary movements
- Do not use any unnecessary force
- Use the whole body to perform techniques
- Start the next movement from the present position
