Good etiquette means good manners. As we practice good etiquette, we work to perfect our humanity.
- Upon entering & exiting the dojo and the mat, students should bow with an oss.
- On greeting one's Sensei or training partner, Rei (bow).
- Swearing, eating candy and chewing gum are at all times forbidden in the Dojo.
- Students should listen carefully and not talk or leave the mat when their Sensei explains or demonstrates.
- When a student wants to show understanding or agreement, he or she should respond by saying "OSS".
- When training with an opponent, both students shall bow simultaneously before and after training.
- While training in the dojo, keep talk to a minimum and DON’T attempt to teach your partner, if you are having difficulty, get the attention of your Sensei.
- Do not fold your arms in the Dojo. This is taken as a sign of disrespect.
- If you are ill or have an injury, inform your Sensei, before you begin to train.
- Always make sure that your gi is clean and fresh before training.
- If you need to leave the mat for a drink or to go to the restroom, do so quickly and return as soon as possible, don’t hang around the water cooler.
- If you are injured during class and are unable to continue, try to stay in the dojo and bow out with the class when it is over.
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If you have to
leave the class early be sure to tell your instructor. Do not just
disappear.
