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• Bow to the shomen when entering entering and leaving the dojo and when stepping onto and off of the mat.
• If you arriving during training, keel at the edge of the mat and wait for the instructor to invite you onto the mat.
• Women should wear a sports bra or tee shirt beneath their gi. Men are not permitted to wear tee shirts under
their gi top.
• Remove all jewelry and piercings before practicing.
• Do not lean on the dojo walls.
• Do not cross your arms or put your hands on your hips. To do so is traditionally considered belligerent
behavior or a challenge.
• Do not engage in horseplay, use profanity, tell off-color jokes, boast or otherwise behave dishonorably or
discourteously.
• Practice only the art or technique that is being taught when on the mat.
• Do not come to practice if you are under the influence of alcohol.
• Turn off cell phones when in the dojo, unless you have permission to do otherwise.
• Do not bring weapons into the dojo unless you are lawfully licensed to carry them and then inform the dojo cho
beforehand.
• Do not expose the soles of your feet when sitting. Sit in seiza or keep your legs crossed under you at all times.
• Observe good personal hygiene. Keep fingernails and toenails trimmed to avoid injuring your fellow students.
• Bandage minor wounds securely.
• Keep your gi clean.
• Physical, verbal, mental or sexual harassment or abuse is dishonorable behavior and will not be tolerated.
• Address yudansha by their names followed by sensei or shihan as applicable.
• Address other by the names followed by san.
• Always be mindful of others on the mat. If you bump into someone, bow and say gomen nasai(forgive me').
• When the instructors calls for your attention, immediately bow to your partner and quickly move to the edge of
the mat.
• Do not speak while the instructor is talking.
• Raise your hand if you have a question and wait for the instructor to call upon you before asking it.
• Empty your cup. Receive correction with humility and gratitude and give correction with understanding,
compassion and respect.
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