Dojo Regulations

Dojo Regulations

TO ALL KARATE-KA:

• Obey all dojo rules.
• Be punctual about scheduled practice and meetings.
• Wear traditional Karate Gi (Uniform) properly and neatly at all times.
• Keep the Karate Gi (Uniform) clean and in good repair at all times.
• Keep your body clean, finger and toe nails trimmed short.
• Do not wear rings, bracelets, neck chains, or any jewelry.
• Do not chew gum or have candy or food in your mouth while in the dojo.
• Observe all traditions in the dojo
• Bowing to be performed upon entering and leaving the floor. (Bowing has not a religious connotation. In Japan, people bow to each other as a greeting and a sign of mutual respect, much in the same way we, in America, shake hands.)
• Bowing to be performed towards the instructors upon commencement of formal class.
• KYU will form one line on "lower side" or left of dojo, with Senior KYU placed in the "upper place" (on the right).
• Bowing to be performed between Karate-ka prior to mutual exercise and upon completion of that exercise; Senior Karate-ka will stand or kneel on the "upper side" of the dojo.
• Exercise sincerely entering in the spirit of Karate by exercising in accordance with Karate principles and not relying solely on strength.
• Lower rank must at all times seek to exercise with higher ranks.
• Remain quiet and attentive in the dojo, even though not exercising, sitting, or kneeling on the proper side of the floor.
• Do not idly sit or lie on the floor in a position that might interfere with others exercising, but take the traditional positions.
• Always be courteous in demeanor and helpful to juniors and each other.
• Always be earnest and serious, especially in contest. The spirit of fair play, to fight fair and square, to be obedient to the Referee's judgment, and to attach more importance to the attitude of the match than the results, is the greatest importance.
• Contribute to keeping the dojo in repair and in clean condition and other general maintenance.
• Clean dojo floor after each class.