The Dojo is a sacred place where we train ourselves physically and mentally.
The student should respect the Dojo and observe the following etiquette.
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The student should observe the training schedule. The student must
try not to be late or absent for training.
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Before entering the Dojo, remove outer clothing such as coat, scarf
and hat. After taking off your shoes at the entrance, place them neatly
in order. If you find some shoes in disorder, place them in order too.
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If a senior student (senpai) is standing behind you at the entrance,
let him /her goes in first.
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Upon entering the Dojo, bow and say "Onegai
shimasu" meaning "Please
help me (for my training)", clearly and cheerfully.
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Always be polite to your instructor, senior students and elders.
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Before starting practice, go to the toilet.
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Always keep your Dogi (training uniform) clean and tidy, and practice
in clean training clothes.
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Beware of your physical condition. Do not force yourself to do the
impossible.
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Keep your fingernails and toe nails short and clean and do not wear
any sharp metal articles (such as watch, necklace or rings…etc)
to prevent injury to other students as well as yourself when practicing
together.
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Do Not eat too much for an hour before practice.
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Upon entering or leaving the dojo, show respect by bowing to the
dojo.
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Do not forget to do Warm-up exercises before practice, even if you
are practicing alone.
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When you observe the training at the dojo, sit in proper way, and
do not stretch your leg out, put your hand on your lap. And do not
chat, or criticize other people's skill while watching.
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When an instructor (or Senpai) calls "SUGO" for training
begin, line up smartly, facing the dojo (or a pre-fixed direction).
Ensure that you are standing in the correct place and your senior (senpai)
is to your right. If there are two lines and you are in the back line,
ensure that you stand exactly behind your senior. If you are in the
front line- turn around briefly to help the juniors into correct positions.
behind .
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When an instructor (or Senpai) calls “seiza”,
ensure that you are the sit in SEIZA kneeling form.
Place your hands on your thighs.
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When Senpai calls "MUKUSO!" (means meditation),
close your eyes, breathe deeply from the lower stomach, concentrate
on the TAN DEN (the navel a few inches below the belly button). And
try to achieve concentration.
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While practicing, listen carefully and seriously to the advice and
instructions given to you (also from Senpai)
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When you use the training equipment, handle it with care, and be
sure to put it back in the correct place after using it.
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When the instructor (or any Senpai) gives you some advice, listen
carefully and sincerely. Don't forget to show that you have heard and
understood the advice.
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The instructor should always observe the physical condition of each
student. Take a short break in the middle of the training period.
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Five minutes before the end of training, do the"cooling down" exercises.
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When the "cooling down" exercises are finished, "SUGO" and "SEIZA" ,
as rule 14.
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Make yourself calm and quiet, concentrate your mind and recite the
Precepts of the Dojo (DOJO KUN)
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When Senpai calls for "REI", bow to the sensei with respect
and say Arigato gozaimashita”(thank you very much).
Also to senior students and each other with appreciation and respect.
Remember to thank anyone who gives you advice on karate.
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Students should ask the seniors if they have any question about the
trainings. This is important to study about karate always.
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When you are injured, do not practice until the injury is completely
healed. Watch the training during these periods.
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DO NOT SMOKE! Cigarettes damage your health in innumerable
ways, and does not have even one redeeming feature.
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Either drink alcohol in moderation or not all. Never come
to the dojo if you have had any alcohol.
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When leaving the dojo, bow and say:”Arigato
Gozaimashita” (thank
you very much), “SHITSUREI SHIMASU!" ( means: Excuse
me, I am leaving now ).
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Turn off your pager or mobile phone during training.
