DOJO ETIQUETTE
- Always bow upon entering and exiting the Dojo, when you are bowed to, when joining or leaving class activities, before addressing an instructor, when addressed or summoned by any senior ranked person, upon meeting and leaving any student during partner practice.
- At the beginning and end of class, line up by order of rank; beginning students who do not yet have a karate-gi go to the end of the line. To bow in, everyone kneels at the same time. To bow out, students rise one at a time, starting with the most senior.
- Always refer to the senior instructor as Sensei, and to other instructors and senior students as Sempai. Treat all members of the dojo with respect.
- For warm-ups or any class exercise, stand in a position that makes a straight row aligning with the person at the far right and straight columns aligning with the person at the front of the column.
- For safety, do not wear jewelry, watches or rings during training. Remove glasses for sparring.
- Inform the instructor of any medical problem or condition which may affect your training.
- Be attentive during class and warm-ups. Do not stand with hands on hips, or lean on anything. If you need to sit, kneel or sit with legs crossed.
- If asked to move more then two steps, run.
- Arrive early for class. When arriving late, warm up before entering the dojo. Then kneel at the side of the class and wait for recognition from instructor before bowing, then joining class activities.
- While any class is bowing in or bowing out, stand silently and respectfully. Do not enter or leave the dojo while the rest of the class is bowing in or bowing out.
- If you need to leave class for any reason, seek the attention and permission of an instructor.