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  Dojo Etiquette
  • Be punctual for class.
  • Bow when entering and leaving the dojo and workout area.
  • Always refer to the senior instructor as Sensei.
  • Always refer to black-belt students by their last name, i.e., Mr., Ms., or Mrs.
  • Always treat the dojo, your instructor (sensei), senior students (senpai), peers and junior students (kohai) with respect.
  • There is no horseplay in the dojo.
  • Keep your uniform (gi) clean and in good repair. Carry your belt inside equipment bag or rolled inside your uniform.
  • Practice good hygiene. Keep your finger and toe nails clean and trimmed.
  • For safety, do not wear jewelry, watches or rings during training.
  • No eating, drinking, or chewing gum during class.
  • Be attentive and alert in class. Don't lounge about, talk or walk in a casual manner during class or warm-ups. If asked by the sensei to move from one area to another the rule is, "...more then two steps - run!"
  • Do not leave class without permission.
  • Be prepared to help the dojo, your sensei, and your fellow students while at the dojo.
  • Most important - train hard! Mentally prepare to push yourself, and to be pushed, every time you train.
  Dojo Kun
  • To seek perfection of character.
  • To be sincere and honest.
  • To show strong spirit.
  • To respect others.
  • To refrain from violent behavior.


   

 

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"Dedicate yourself wholly to each day, as though a fire were raging in your hair."
Instruction to a medieval samurai