Class Opening & Closing Procedures
| Japanese | English Translation | Description | Said by... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyotsuke | Line Up | Feet together; lit. "Pay Attention!" | either Sensei or Sempai |
| Seiza | Formal Sitting Posture | Left foot down first; hands on thighs with fingers together pointed inwards. | by Sempai |
| Mokuso | Meditate or Reflect | Eyes close, hands together, palms up with thumbs touching, resting on lap just below the navel. | by Sensei |
| "Slap" | Stop | Open eyes, return hands to original position on thighs. | by Sensei |
| Shinzen-ni Rei | Sensei and students bow to the Kamidana (Altar) | This is to give thanks to the forefathers of Shito-Ryu Karate. | by Sensei |
| Sensei-ni Rei | Sensei and students bow to each other. | by Sempai | |
| Sempai-ni Rei | Sempai(s) and students bow to each other. | by next highest ranking student below Sempai | |
| Otagai-ni Rei | Students bow to Sensei | Sempai(s) DO NOT bow. | by highest ranking student below Sempai |
| Kiritsu | Stand up | Right foot up first, step back into yoi stance. | by Sempai |
