Dojo Etiquette

• Remove all accessories (rings, earrings, bracelets, watches, etc).

• Leave the shoes and socks outside of the training area.

• Be mindful of your personal hygiene and the equipment’s cleanliness (start with the uniform).

• Enter and exit facing the inside of the dojo, with a bow, and ask permission to the instructor.

• Have the utmost respect for the practicing place, instructors (present or not), colleagues and yourself, regardless if a training session is currently ongoing.

• Be silent during classes unless the instructor asks you something. When you speak, do it so in a low and respectful tone. Questions and observations should wait for the end of the class or done during breaks if it’s appropriate.

• Pay maximum attention and effort during training.

• Do not take stances that are disrespectful or carelessness, such as crossing your legs and/or arms, lean against the wall, or lay on the floor.

• Must respect the class schedules. Entering a class late or leaving early should be avoided at all costs. If not possible, try to let the instructor know beforehand. Nevertheless, it is always preferred to attend a class partially than do not attend at all.

• If coming in late, avoid disturbing the ongoing class, ask permission to enter the dojo, and wait in seiza (kneeling) for permission to take part of the class.

• Use the restrooms before the beginning of the class to avoid interruptions.

• Respect the senior students (senpai), and help and encourage the junior students (kohai).

• Whenever you practice with someone else, bow at the beginning and at the end of each exercise.

• Should not seek to be superior than your colleagues, but seek improvement of ourselves through correct principles

• Should not use our martial arts knowledge to brag, impress or perform futile and unnecessary demonstrations.

• Should not suspend or neglect the rest of our life activities, such as school or work, but learn how to manage time correctly.

Source: skifworld.com

Dojo Kun

• 1. SEEK PERFECTION OF CHARACTER

  JINKAKU KANSEINI TSUTOMERU KOTO

  一、人格 完成に 努める こと

• 1. BE SINCERE

  MAKOTO NO MICHI O MAMORU KOTO

  一、誠の道を守ること

• 1. PUT MAXIMUM EFFORT INTO EVERYTHING YOU DO

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  REIGI O OMONZURU KOTO

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