Dojo Etiquette
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The Dojo is a sacred place where we train ourselves physically & mentally. The student should respect the Dojo & observe the following etiquette.
(1) Always arrive punctually for training.
(2) Before starting practice go to the toilet.
(3) On entering the Dojo bow respectfully with "Oss"
(4) Always wear a clean white Karate Gi (Suit) in the Dojo.
(5) During the class address the Instructor as "Sensei".
(6) Keep fingernails & toenails short to prevent injury to other students when training.
(7) When the Instructor calls for training to begin line up smartly facing the Instructor.
(8) If you are late for training, kneel in "Mokuso" posture on instructors left, awaiting
admission to class.
(9) When acknowledged by Instructor bow "Oss" & join the class according to your
grade.
(10) While training listen carefully & seriously to the advice given by the Instructor.
(11) Train hard to improve your own standard & do not criticise your fellow students.
(12) When the Instructor calls "Mokuso" (Meditation) close your eyes & breath deeply from
the lower stomach. Concentrate on your breathing & try to clear your mind.
(13) All students must train at least twice a week before a grading is allowed.
(14) When you observe training at the Dojo, respect the class keeping noise to a
minimum.
(15) Always keep the Dojo clean & tidy.
(16) Always bow when leaving the Dojo.
(1) Always arrive punctually for training.
(2) Before starting practice go to the toilet.
(3) On entering the Dojo bow respectfully with "Oss"
(4) Always wear a clean white Karate Gi (Suit) in the Dojo.
(5) During the class address the Instructor as "Sensei".
(6) Keep fingernails & toenails short to prevent injury to other students when training.
(7) When the Instructor calls for training to begin line up smartly facing the Instructor.
(8) If you are late for training, kneel in "Mokuso" posture on instructors left, awaiting
admission to class.
(9) When acknowledged by Instructor bow "Oss" & join the class according to your
grade.
(10) While training listen carefully & seriously to the advice given by the Instructor.
(11) Train hard to improve your own standard & do not criticise your fellow students.
(12) When the Instructor calls "Mokuso" (Meditation) close your eyes & breath deeply from
the lower stomach. Concentrate on your breathing & try to clear your mind.
(13) All students must train at least twice a week before a grading is allowed.
(14) When you observe training at the Dojo, respect the class keeping noise to a
minimum.
(15) Always keep the Dojo clean & tidy.
(16) Always bow when leaving the Dojo.