Dojo Etiquette
Dojo Etiquette or (Rules of the School) were established in order to maintain a friendly and orderly environment conducive to learning. We ask all students and parents to abide by the following rules. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
- Always respect your parents and authority.
- Students must always show respect to their peers and instructors which is a sign of
courtesy. Please treat everyone with courtesy.
- A bow of respect will be performed before entering and leaving Dojo or mat area.
Greet instructors and fellow students with a bow.
- Once an instructor has officially started class, all other activities should cease and full participation should be given. Training on the side or extraneous talking is distracting and disrespectful.
- All students must follow the basic rules of hygiene. Bathe regularly, cut fingernails and toe-nails and wash your practice clothing as needed.
*Foul body odor or dirty gi’s (uniform) will not be tolerated — it is disrespectful to the instructor and other students. Anyone found to be in violation of basic hygiene will not be permitted to train in the class.
- Students must wear a clean uniform in good repair at all times. Absolutely no street clothes are allowed on the mat*, unless it is your first trial class. Students not in proper attire will not be allowed to train in the class.
- No hats, shoes or jewelry is allowed on the mat area.
- All students share the responsibility of keeping the Dojo safe and clean.
- Students must remain quiet and attentive in the Dojo and not engage in idle chatter during class. Remember in the Dojo, Martial Arts is your only concern.
- No fighting or sparring will take place except under the direction of a black belt instructor.
- Weapons are to be used only under the supervision of a black belt instructor. After using any piece of equipment, put it back in it’s rightful place.
- The word Osu is a sign of respect used in many situations such as :
- When bowing as you enter or leave the Dojo or mat area.
- Upon receiving any advice/command from Instructors.
- As a greeting or in any appropriate situation.
- Tuition is due at the beginning of the month.
- Upon entering the Dojo students must sign the attendance portal on the tablet
- Parents are free to watch lessons but are requested not to speak to or
distract the students during class.
- DO NOT ABUSE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE MARTIAL ARTS.
Martial Arts should only be used to protect yourself and others.
While these rules may seem formal, they help to instill a sense of respect and discipline
necessary in a sport or art which may, if taken lightly, can be dangerous.
