DOJO RULES
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No profanity, alcohol, or drugs.
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No shoes are to be worn into the dojo.
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Toenails and fingernails are to be clipped.
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A clean gi, in good repair, is to be worn at all times. During hot weather (above 75 degrees) a class B uniform consisting of a T-shirt and gi pants can be worn.
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Students should arrive 10-30 minutes before each class.
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Kyu rank students are responsible for sweeping the floor. Take your turn. Class will be canceled if the floor is dirty.
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A student cannot leave the dojo floor without permission.
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A respectful bow is to be given whenever entering or leaving the dojo floor.
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Students are to stand in the yoi position whenever an instructor is talking or showing a technique unless otherwise stated by the instructor.
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Attendance should be regular and at least once per week, preferably twice. If at all possible, inform your instructor if you are going to miss a class.
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Students are to sign in for each class that they attend.
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Students are to address their instructor as either Sensei, or Sensei followed by their last name.
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Any substitute instructor will be treated as your regular Sensei.
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Students are encouraged to ask questions and they may do so during regular class at the appropriate time without interrupting the Sensei
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Matching or sparring may only be done under supervision with control of technique and yourself. PROTECTIVE GEAR IS REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS!!
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Students who arrive late to class are to stand at attention at the edge of the dojo floor until the Sensei gives them permission to join class.
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Karate is not a game. What you are taught in the dojo is to be treated with respect and kept within the dojo.
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Each person is accountable for his or her own actions on the outside as well as in the dojo.
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No one is to give a public demonstration, compete in a tournament, or teach Isshin-Ryu without his or her Sensei's permission.
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It is up to everyone to help keep the dojo clean at all times. Check with your Sensei from time to time to see if any help is needed.
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Everyone should keep a serious attitude during class. What people on the outside think of our dojo will depend upon what you project to them.
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Promotions will depend upon many things: attitude, attendance, and knowledge to name a few. Remember, the belt doesn't make the person; the person makes the belt.
KARATE BEGINS AND ENDS WITH COURTESY AND RESPECT.