Dojo rules

1. Bow on entering and leaving the Dojo (training Hall).

2. Address any instructor as "Sensei" whilst in the Dojo.

3. "Oss" is a sign of respect and is used generally in Karate especially in the following situations:-

- Upon receiving any advice or commands from the teacher, the student must reply by answering "Oss"

- When bowing at the start and finish of the class

- When facing a partner during Kumite, students must bow to each other

4. Any Student arriving late must take up a kneeling position at the front of the class and await permission from the Teacher before joining the class, if the warm-up has finished the student should warm-up before attempting to join the class

5. Finger and toe nails must be kept clean and short.

6. Gis (karate suite) must be kept clean and in good condition

7. Jewellery must not be worn during training. if you can't remove a ring then tape must be wrapped around it.

8. Members must not smoke swear, chew gum, spit or commit any other act likely to offend the etiquette of the dojo.

9.Members must not use their skills in any offensive way outside the Dojo.

10. Anyone Watching the class must not distract students during the class, they should always address the Teacher

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