[Intro]

Hitotsu! Hitotsu! Hitotsu!

[Verse 1]

Step into the Dojo

I'm not here to play

I tie my belt, and face the mat

Rei, Oss! Respect the way

From white belt to black

And all the grades in between

I'll train my body and my mind

To be the best that I can be

[Pre-Chorus]

Focused like a tiger's gaze

In the dojo is where I'll spend my days

[Chorus]

To Strive for the Perfection of Character!

To Defend the Paths of Truth!

To Foster the Spirit of Effort!

To Honour the Principles of Ettiquette!

To Guard Against Impetuous Courage!

[Verse 2]

Block punch kick repeat

Kihon, Kata, Kumite

Wipe away the tears and sweat

I'm getting stronger everyday

Every move precise

Every breath controlled and deep

Karate is a way of life

It lives inside of me

[Pre-Chorus]

Master the storm, master the calm

Raise the fist, then open the palm

[Chorus]

To Strive for the Perfection of Character!

To Defend the Paths of Truth!

To Foster the Spirit of Effort!

To Honour the Principles of Ettiquette!

To Guard Against Impetuous Courage!

[Bridge]

Five codes, in my soul

Karate-Ka living Karate-Dō

[Chorus]

Jinkaku Kansei Ni Tsutomuru Koto!

Makoto No Michi O Mamoru Koto!

Doryoku No Seishin O Yashinau Koto!

Reigi O Omonzuru Koto!

Kekki No Yu O Imashimiru Koto!

[Outro, slow]

I honor the masters, their wisdom guides my way

Show respect, be disciplined

Karate begins and ends with Rei

Oss!