CLASS ETIQUETTE
JKA Shotokan Karate, Brisbane South Dojo

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1. Remove shoes upon entering the dojo

2. Keep the dojo clean

3. Do not lean on dojo walls – only stand or kneel on the floor

4. Bow upon entering or leaving the dojo floor

5. Bow to Senior Students and Instructors

6. Always refer to your instructor as ‘Sensei’ – a sign of respect

7. Uniforms are to be kept clean and in good repair - Finger and toe nails should be kept short to prevent injury - hands and feet should be clean

8. Jewellery should not be worn during training - watches, rings, earrings, necklaces, etc. often get in the way and can cause injuries.

9. Always answer or acknowledge your instructor with ‘Oss’

10. Thank your instructors at the end of a training session – 'Onegaishimasu' (On-a-gush-emus-soo) (Please teach me - Please help me)

Last updated 22-November-2006