Dojo Kun, as translated from the Japanese 道場訓, means "lessons learned in the dojo" or "training hall rules."
They are 5 guidelines that all students must take seriously.
1. To Endeavor to Complete Personality
(Character)
2. To Keep Sincerity
(Honesty)
3. To Cultivate a Spirit of Effort
(Never Give Up)
4. To Respect Courtesy
(Manners)
5. To Rebuke Hot-Blooded Courage
(Not to Fight With Anger)
They are 5 guidelines that all students must take seriously.
1. To Endeavor to Complete Personality
(Character)
2. To Keep Sincerity
(Honesty)
3. To Cultivate a Spirit of Effort
(Never Give Up)
4. To Respect Courtesy
(Manners)
5. To Rebuke Hot-Blooded Courage
(Not to Fight With Anger)
In Memoriam
Martial arts practitioners who truly embodied the lessons of the dojo.
Sensei Kurt Ecker: August 7, 1953 - September 21, 2023
He was a celebrated, loved, and highly respected iaido and karate instructor. He will be missed. He was loved by his family, friends, and students.
His celebration of life was held at his dojo on November 18, 2023 - a place where many people sought out his friendship, teaching, and good humor.
He was a celebrated, loved, and highly respected iaido and karate instructor. He will be missed. He was loved by his family, friends, and students.
His celebration of life was held at his dojo on November 18, 2023 - a place where many people sought out his friendship, teaching, and good humor.
David Brigman: August 16, 1955 - October 11, 2025
He took iaido classes for approximately 6 months in the early 2020s before his health declined.
He was a loved and highly respected father, grandpa, and great grandfather. He will be missed. He was loved by his family and friends.
His celebration of life was held at Knob Noster State Park on October 25, 2025 - a place where he found solace and retreat.
He took iaido classes for approximately 6 months in the early 2020s before his health declined.
He was a loved and highly respected father, grandpa, and great grandfather. He will be missed. He was loved by his family and friends.
His celebration of life was held at Knob Noster State Park on October 25, 2025 - a place where he found solace and retreat.
Dave (left) and Sensei Dan (right).