Dojo Kun for Norway

As part of a larger order we were asked by a JKA club in Norway if we could manufacture two Dojo Kun that would be big enough for students to recite from during the rei.

Norwegian Dojo Kun

Our client sent us the Norwegian text for inclusion in the project.

If you would like to commission a dojo kun plaque for your dojo just drop us an E Mail to sotosabisu@btinternet.com

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New Style Dojo Kun plaque launched

We recently produced  a club dojo kun plaque for Haxby Shotokan Karate Club.

The Senior instructor wanted a dojo kun plague that his students could read (or be directed to) at the entrance to the dojo.

We incorporated both Romaji and English translations. The Roamji helps with students reading / learning the text and the English translation with their understanding. In this example we have used the club's / association's English translation, but we are happy to customise the English translation as required.

We also incorporated the club's logo into the design, which we had on file from a previous commission. 

If you send us your logo and we will import it into our graphic design package. If the resolution is too poor, we will look at reproducing it from scratch. If we convert your "high resolution" image there is no charge for vector conversion. If we have to reproduce from scratch or design a logo for you we will discount this service by 50%.

 The plaque is made from 12mm mdf with a grade "A" veneer on the face and grade "B" balancer on the reverse. This is far more stable than a solid piece of maple; which would warp and crack in a centrally heated environment at this size. 

The panel was sanded down to 320 grade and a few coats of sanding sealer are added, it is then french polished before the graphics are added.

We were really pleased with the finished plaque and thought we would add it to our range. The plaque in its frame measures 475 x 315mm, you can also choose to have mirror plates added or a normal cord for picture hanging. If you would like to commission a dojo kun plaque for your dojo just drop us an E Mail to sotosabisu@btinternet.com

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New addition to Dojo Kun range

We recently produced  a club dojo kun plaque for JKS Shogai Karate as a solid board rather than on individual nafuda (tiles). We incorporated the clubs name in kanji and a custom vector image logo we developed from a low resolution image a club member had sent us.

We started with the logo, importing it into our graphic design package, unfortunately the resolution was too poor and had to reproduced it from scratch. If we convert your "high resolution" image there is no charge for vector conversion. If we have to reproduce from scratch or design a logo for you we will discount this service by 50%.

Above is our graphic design of the logo and below is the finished product. The white of the shotokan tiger was converted to clear to allow the maple to show through.

 The plaque is made from 12mm mdf with a grade "A" veneer on the face and grade "B" balancer on the reverse. This is far more stable than a solid piece of maple; which would warp and crack in a centrally heated environment at this size. 

The panel was sanded down to 320 grade and a few coats of sanding sealer are added, it is then french polished before the graphics are added.

Above is the graphic design and below the finished product.

We were really pleased with the finished plaque and thought we would add it o our range. The plaque in its frame measures 498 x 357mm and retails for £179.00 including P&P to non premium UK post codes. You can also choose to have mirror plates added or a normal cord for picture hanging. If you would like to commission a dojo kun plaque for your dojo just drop us an E Mail to sotosabisu@btinternet.com

Dojo Kun Plaque - Type "A"
Size	Cost
Club or Association Dojo Kun with Logo 498 x 357 mm	£179.00
Special Offer Club or Association Dojo Kun with custom Logo at half price 498 x 357 mm	£199.00
Available in "block" or "brush" font
12 mm maple veneered mdf in black frame
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Europe / Worldwide Postage - £22
Payments by BACS or Pay Pal at 5% Premium

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Dojo Kun for JKS Perth

We were recent asked for a dojo kun, but requested if we could add JKS Perth to the Nafudakake.

We started with the JKS logo, imported it into our graphic design package and added the word Perth and converted it to a vector image. The nafuda would have looked a bit sparse so we added the kanji for Japan Karate Shotorenmei and the kana for Perth. The graphic design was then sent to our client for approval.

Graphic design proof

After approval we were able to make a start on the commission. The nafuda are made from maple which is known for its distinctive grain patterns. Looking left to Right the 1st, 3rd and 5th nafuda have what is called a "ripple" pattern to the grain, A block font was used and a black kake (frame) which has a strong contrast to the maple.

Completed Custom  Dojo Kun

We are now offering the larger size dojo kun with a option of the additional nafuda for club or association details, the size is approx 540 x 365mm. Current costings can be found in the relevant shop page please click on the button below to view.

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Dojo kun overview

Our Dojo kun are made in two sizes, the ones in the photos are the smaller size - Ideal for the home / office.

The larger ones are twice the size and perhaps more suitable for dojo.
I appreciated the feedback that my facebook followers provided and offer both block and brush scripts.

Current costings can be found in the relevant shop page please click on the button below to view.

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