Dojo Etiquette

Dojo Etiquette

Before class, please sign the attendance sheet.

Bowing is the customary greeting in Asian culture, the way a handshake is to us. It is

also, a sign of respect. Please bow upon entering and leaving the training mat of the

Dojo and when instructed to do so at the beginning and end of class.

During class, please address your instructor as “Sensei”.

Please be on time. If you are late, please remain by the mat until admitted by the

Instructor leading the class.

Safety is our first consideration. Please do not use any bags, blockers, or other

equipment without the instructor’s approval. Unsafe behavior is unacceptable.

Martial artists from this Dojo do not fight. Self-defense is only used outside of the

Dojo in legitimate self-defense situations.

Please do not smoke, chew gum, or eat inside the Dojo. All drinks must be in closed

containers with the lid on, kept off the training floor.

Please introduce yourself to any new people in class.

If you have brought a guest or visitor, please introduce them to the instructor at the

earliest opportunity.

Please do not wear watches or jewelry during workouts, and keep your fingernails

and toenails cut short for the safety of all students. The Dojo is not responsible for

personal property.

Please help keep the Dojo clean and orderly. Your shoes and belongings should be

stored neatly off the training floor.

Please keep your gi (uniform) and body clean.

If you need to wait after class for a ride, please show respect by doing so quietly.

All children will sit in the waiting area for their parents to come and get them.

Please do not wiggle, fall, or otherwise display undisciplined body language in class.

Please be respectful during class. Ask questions by raising your hand and waiting to

be addressed.