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Dojo Rules
The
dojo is any place you practice karate. Besides honoring the dojo and showing
respect for other students, the dojo rules facilitate learning and promote
safety. The dojo rules should be observed from the moment you enter the dojo.
The Instructor-in-Charge always has overriding authority over all of these
rules! Always listen to the instructor and do exactly what he or she says
immediately.
In General
- Bow and say "Osu!"
when entering and leaving the dojo's front door.
- Be serious and alert at all
times. There is no playing on the training floor.
- Spectators should not create
distractions.
- Always answer the instructor
loudly and clearly with "Osu!" It is polite to call your
instructor Sensei.
- There will be no free sparring
unless an instructor is on the training floor and actively supervising.
- If asked for help by another
student, be honest. Get the instructor to answer if you don't know.
Before Class
- Always arrive before class is
scheduled to start.
- When you come in, and
especially before stepping on the training floor, remove shoes and socks
and place them in a neat, orderly fashion at the designated location.
- Wear your gi to class, or if
you carry your gi with you, change into it quickly. Only female students
should wear a T-shirt under the gi top. Ask if you need help tying the
belt.
- Remove and secure any jewelry
or accessories. Wedding bands and eyeglasses are the only exceptions,
although we recommend you remove these, too, for safety. If you must
wear corrective eyewear, we strongly recommend either the use of
sporting goggles, or soft contact lenses.
- Upon arriving, bow at the
entrance to the training floor. If others are entering, wait your turn
and bow properly. Say "Osu!" with plenty of spirit when you
bow in.
- Upon entering the training
floor, make sure the floor is clean and straight.
- Use time before class to
stretch and do kata to warm up. Talk softly about karate if needed.
During Class
- When the instructor enters the
floor, stop talking and follow instructions closely.
- During class, only talk to
other students if absolutely necessary, or if you are instructed to do
so. Do not create distractions.
- Save questions until the
instructor asks for them. At
that time, raise your hand high in the direction of the instructor for
permission to ask. Always say "Osu! Thank you!" after your
question is has been addressed.
- When moving to a new spot,
always step back and move behind and outside the lines of other
students. Never walk in front of or through the middle of lines.
- If you can't control yourself
(get a cramp, etc.), step quietly to the closest wall to recover. Rejoin
the class as soon as you are reasonably able to do so.
- If you must leave the training
floor during class for any reason, ask permission. Bow and say
"Osu!" as you leave and again when you return.
After Class
- Pay attention to any
announcements.
- After class ends, you may
talk. If another class is waiting, leave the training floor and continue
conversation elsewhere so the next class can warm up.
- As you leave, turn to face the
training floor, bow and say "Osu!". Turn and leave quickly as
not to block the door. If others are leaving, wait your turn and bow
properly.
- Gather all personal belongings
(bags, clothing, drinks, shoes, etc.) before leaving the dojo. Do not
any leave personal belongings in the dojo between classes, unless you
have permission.
- If another class has already
started, leave the dojo without creating a distraction.
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