DO
- Bow on entering and leaving the Dojo.
- Address any teaching instructor as “Sensei”, any senior grade as “Sempai”
- Say “OSS” upon receiving any advice or command from the instructor
- Say “OSS” when bowing at the start or finish of the class
- Say “OSS” when bowing to your partner in kumite
- Train at your designated lesson and at least TWICE a week
- Keep fingers and toe nails clean and short
- Keep your “Gi” clean, ironed and in good condition
- Ask your instructor or higher grades for advice
- Show respect to each others
- Tell your instructor before the lesson if you have a injury
- Tell your instructor before the class if you must leave early
- Learn the Dojo Code/Dojo Kun
DON’T
- Leave the class without your instructor’s permission
- Arrive late for training (if you do, warm up outside then kneel at the front of the Dojo, wait to be asked to enter then bow and join the class)
- Wear any jewellery in the Dojo (rings which won’t come off must be covered with tape)
- Use offensive language or behaviour in the Dojo
- Use your Karate skills outside of the Dojo (except for self defence or the defence of other within the law)
- Wear your Belt outside on the street