DOJO Etiquette
1. When entering the dojo the ranking student has the responsibility to assemble a team to clean the floor prior to the beginning of training.
2. When entering or leaving the Dojo, stand at the ready line or point of entry and present the traditional Chinese Goju courtesy. This action represents a mark or respect for the Dojo and the students in the dojo.
3. Late arrivals must approach the line of entry present the courtesy and assume the seiza position until the instructor motions the student to enter the class.
4. If students are on line do not break rank unless the instructor gives permission. Always enter and exit on the left side of the students on line. When leaving a rank take one step backward and move out to the left to clear the ranks then move to exit the dojo.
5. Always move quickly in class when instructed to move from one point to the other. Never turn your back when moving. Look over the right should and run backwards to the next point and Yame'.
6. Always address the instructor and seniors by their proper title Mr./Ms., SENSEI, RENSHI, SHIHAN, KYOSHI, or SHIDOSHI inside the Dojo. In public instructor's can be addressed as Mr. or Ms., unless otherwise directed.
7. Do not practice KUMITE, or fast movements of Aiki-Jitsu without the presence of an instructor.
8. Do not talk, play, eat, drink, chew gum, or bring anything in the doju except for training articles.
9. All directions, by the instructor, should be obeyed in the Dojo, without question. You will not be asked to do anything that your instructor has not done him/herself already. If you cannot keep up, do the best you can without quickly giving up. Never Quit!
10. During the free break period there will be no sitting, leaning against the wall,or malingering. |