What is the Dojo Etiquette?
As a martial arts club that trains in a fighting art it is essential to observe a few key points to insure that the Dojo is a safe environment for people to train in. The Senseis and committee hope that, if everyone knows what is expected of them, there will be less time wasting during the lessons explaining everything and more time to do what we’re all here for: Karate. • Bow as you enter and leave the Dojo • Address the instructors as ‘Sensei’ • Ask permission to leave the Dojo when a lesson is in progress • If entering a lesson late, sit in seiza at the side of the Dojo and wait to be asked by the sensei to join in • Bow to Dan grades as they enter the Dojo • Keep your finger and toe nails short and clean • Take off any jewellery • Do not talk when an instructor is talking • Cover any open wounds with a waterproof dressing • Remove any nail varnish • Do your bit to make the Dojo a safe and pleasant place to train OBSERVE THE DOJO ETIQUETTE!
