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DOJO ETIQUETTE
1. Bow on entering and leaving the Dojo.
2. Address any instructor as "Sensei" whilst in the Dojo.
3. "Oss" is a sign of respect and used generally in Karate especially in the following
situations:-
a) Upon receiving any advice or command from the instructor, the student must reply
by answering "Oss".
b) When bowing at the start and finish of the class.
c) When bowing to your partner during Kumite.
d) In any other appropriate situation, for instance, gradings or competitions.
4. Train twice a week.
5. No-one is permitted to leave the class without first obtaining permission from the
instructor.
6. Any member arriving late must take up a kneeling position at the front of the Dojo and
await permission from the instructor before joining the class.
On receiving permission, bow and join the class.
7. Finger and toe nails must be kept clean and short.
8. Gi's must be kept clean and in good condition.
9. Jewelry (rings, bracelets, neck chains etc.) most not be worn during training. If you
can't get a ring off then tape must be wrapped around it.
10. Members must not smoke, swear, chew, spit or commit any other act likely to
offend the etiquette of the Dojo.
11. Members must not use their skills in any offensive way outside the Dojo.
1. Bow on entering and leaving the Dojo.
2. Address any instructor as "Sensei" whilst in the Dojo.
3. "Oss" is a sign of respect and used generally in Karate especially in the following
situations:-
a) Upon receiving any advice or command from the instructor, the student must reply
by answering "Oss".
b) When bowing at the start and finish of the class.
c) When bowing to your partner during Kumite.
d) In any other appropriate situation, for instance, gradings or competitions.
4. Train twice a week.
5. No-one is permitted to leave the class without first obtaining permission from the
instructor.
6. Any member arriving late must take up a kneeling position at the front of the Dojo and
await permission from the instructor before joining the class.
On receiving permission, bow and join the class.
7. Finger and toe nails must be kept clean and short.
8. Gi's must be kept clean and in good condition.
9. Jewelry (rings, bracelets, neck chains etc.) most not be worn during training. If you
can't get a ring off then tape must be wrapped around it.
10. Members must not smoke, swear, chew, spit or commit any other act likely to
offend the etiquette of the Dojo.
11. Members must not use their skills in any offensive way outside the Dojo.
( SHORT VERSION )