The five Dojo Kun are five basic rules to live by. Living by those rules, and also the Alliance Guiding Principles can lead to a karateka living a better life, and becoming a better person.
The Dojo Kun for the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance is as follows:
- Strive for a good moral character
(Jinkoku Kansei Tsutomeru Koto)
- Keep an honest and sincere way
(Makoto No Michi Wo Mamoru Koto)
- Cultivate perseverance or a will for striving
(Doryoku No Seishin Wo Yanshinau Koto)
- Develop a respectful attitude
(Reigi Wo Omonzuro Koto)
- Restrain my physical ability through spiritual attainment
(Kekki No Yu Wo Jmashimeru Koto)