Rei-Shiki
Dojo Etiquette

1. Bow upon entering or leaving the dojo (front or back door). Also bow when entering or leaving the training area.
2. Bow to instructors (or senior students) when entering the dojo.
3. Place shoes neatly on shoe rack at back door.
4. Keep your karate gi clean and in well maintained condition.
5. Keep hands and feet clean. Trim finger and toe nails to avoid injury to yourself and others.
6. Do not wear jewelry in class.
7. Keep the dojo training floor for practice of karate. Do not mess around or run around on the practice floor.
8. Line up quickly when the instructor signifies that class is beginning. It is important that you make every effort to be at class on time.
9. Ask permission of the instructor before leaving class for any reason once class is session.
10. Ask senior students to help you before and after class.
11. Avoid excess talking and loud activities when the instructor is speaking.
12. Listen carefully in class to instructions. Remember to do only what you are instructed to do.
13. Always bow correctly from the waist.
14. Turn away from the rest of class to adjust or rearrange your uniform (gi).
15. Begin each practice with a partner with a bow and say “onegaishimasu” – Please.
16. End each practice with a partner with a bow and say "arigato gozai mashita" – Thank you.
17. Always address the senior instructor as "Sensei" and all other senior students as "Sempai".
18. Respond quickly and strongly by saying "Hai" when the instructor addresses you or asks you to do something.
19. Control your emotions. Do not lose your temper.
20. Respect everything and everyone in the dojo.
21. Always practice in a safe and respectful manner.
22. Students must remember three easy rules of the dojo and life:
    • All start at the bottom.
    • Everyone works hard.
    • Nothing is for free.