DOJO RULES

 

1.       Students should arrive for class in time to be dressed and prepared to line up at the class start time, and be ready to focus on Matsumura Kenpo practice.

2.       Before stepping on the main dojo floor, remove shoes and change into the proper clothing.

3.       If you arrive after class has begun, change into your gi and warm up and wait for the shinshi to signal you to come onto the main floor and join the class.

4.       Always bow when entering and leaving the main floor.

5.       Always show courtesy to all.

6.       Always bow when seeing the black belts for the first time each day, regardless of whether they have changed into their gi or are in the main dojo area.

7.       Whenever a black belt comes onto the main floor, all students shall come to attention.

8.       Address your instructor as Sensei, Shinshi, Mr. or Ms.

9.       When answering please do so with a yes/no sir/ma’am.

10.    Do not leave the main floor area without the instructor’s permission (except emergencies).

11.    While practicing, students should refrain from unnecessary talking.

12.    Practice only katas that you have been assigned in class.

13.    Corrections should be left up to the shinshi unless otherwise specified.

14.    Keep uniforms clean and presentable / obi (belt) worn & folded properly.

15.    Gis should be worn only at the dojo, at demonstrations, and when practicing at home or elsewhere. They should not be worn at other times, except when traveling to and from the dojo. Belts should only be worn when training (not when traveling to and from the dojo).

16.    Keep fingernails / toenails neatly trimmed

17.    No profanity will be allowed

18.    No jewelry will be worn in class

19.    Bottled water may be placed along the back of the main dojo floor. No food or other liquids are allowed in the main floor area (may be left in the waiting areas).

20.    Any student who uses karate without just provocation will be expelled from the class.