Below are a list of Dojo Protocol that must be followed without fail. We should all practice this list, as it influences our newer students in how they should present themselves while in the dojo.
# Be prompt. Arrive 10 min. before class begins. If you come in late, wait for permission to join practice.
# Always bow when entering or leaving the dojo. Direct your bow to the senior person present and acknowledge his or her presence with the greeting "Osu" (pronounced "Oos").
# Junior students are expected to look to seniors for guidance, imitate their behavior, and treat them with respect and consideration.
# Senior students are expected to set a good example for juniors, protect them from injury, help them learn, and treat them with respect and consideration.
# Behave appropriately in the dojo. The Dojo is not a playground. Remove your shoes before stepping onto the training floor. Speak quietly and maintain an attitude appropriate for serious practice. Eating, drinking, chewing gum, and using cell phones are not permitted in the dojo.
# Never throw or drop your obi (belt) on the ground, and never wash it. Your obi is a symbol of your spirit.
# Practice your kata even if it is just for a few minutes every day. This is the only way to improve your skill and physical conditioning.
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