DOJO ETIQUETTE
In peace there's nothing more becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility:
But when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the Tiger;
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood
Disguise fair nature with hard favour'd rage;
Then lend the eye a terrible aspect.
Wm. Shakespeare (King Henry V)
1)Students should observe the training schedule and not be late
for training.
2) 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, place them in order, also.
3) If a senior student is standing behind you at the entrance,
let them go first.
4) On entering the dojo, say "Onegai shimasu", meaning
"Please help me", clearly and cheerfully.
5) On entering the dojo, show respect by bowing to the dojo shrine.
6) Be polite to your instructors, senior students and elders.
7) Before the start of training, go to the toilet.
8) Always try to keep your Gi clean and tidy when attending training.
9) Be aware of your physical condition.(See No. 19)
10) Keep your fingernails and toenails short to prevent injury
to other students, and yourself, when practicing together.
11) Do not eat for an hour before practice.
12) Do not forget to do warm up exercises before practicing, even
if you are practicing alone.
13) When observing the training at the dojo, sit in the proper
way, do not stretch your legs out. Put your hands on your lap.
14) When the instructor calls for "Mokuso!" (meditation),
close your eyes, breathe deeply from the lower stomach, concentrate on
the tanden (lower abdomen),to try to achieve concentration.
16) When training, listen carefully and seriously to your Sensei's
advice and instructions.
17) When using training equipment, handle it with care.Show it
respect, you use it and gain knowledge from it, therefore it is valueable
to you and others.
19) Each student should know his physical condition, stamina and phyical strength well. Do not force yourself to do the impossible.
20) The instructor should always observe the physical condition of each student. Take a short break in the middle of the training period.
21) Five minutes before the end of the training period, do the closing exercises together with all of the students.
22) When the closing exercises are finished, sit in the "seiza" form in the original position.
23) Make yourself calm and quiet, concentrate your mind, and recite the precepts of the dojo.
24) Bow to the Sensei, senior students and each other with appreciation and respect.
25) If they have any questions, beginners and coloured belt students should ask senior students. It is important to study about karate always.
26) Do not forget to thank anyone who gives you some advice on karate.
27) Baths which are exessively hot are not good for you. Nor should you spend too long a time in the bath.
28) Cigarettes damage your health in innumerable ways. Smoking does not have even one redeeming feature.
29) When you injure yourself, do not practice until the injury is completely healed. Watch the training during these periods.
30) On leaving the dojo, do not forget to say "Arigato gozaimashita" (Thank you very much), or "Shitsurei shimasu" (excuse me).
