Karate is about discipline and respect. Etiquette in the karate class is where it all begins. Karate begins and ends with courtesy.
• Do not be late for class (obviously this cannot be helped sometimes)
• Bow respectfully on entering the dojo, to show respect for the place of learning.
• Make sure your karate suit is clean
• Any karateka who does not bring their belt (obi) to class, must stand at the end of the junior grades in the line.
• Finger and toe nails must be clean and cut short.
• When commanded, Karateka will line up according to grade from highest to lowest, this should be done quickly and quietly.
• Do not wear watches or jewelery (if you have a ring that cannot be removed, tape must be placed over it)
• Please do not swear, chew, spit or commit any other act that is deemed inappropriate.
• If you need to leave the dojo, ask permission to leave.
• You must try and keep quiet at all times in the Dojo (both during warming up and the karate class
• If you are late, bow on entering the karate dojo take up a kneeling position (seiza) at the entrance to the Dojo and wait for permission from the sensei before joining the class.
• Always line up in straight lines, from left to right and front to back. Higher belts always in front..
• Belts must be tied correctly before entering the karate dojo and if the belt (obi) or karate suit (Gi) need straightening, one should turn and face the back of the dojo.
• Karateka should always show enthusiasm and give 100% while attending the karate classes.
• Senior grades must help the junior grades with their karate before, during and after class.
• When moving around the dojo during a class, do not walk between karateka, always walk around.
• “Oss” or "Yes Sir" should be said respectfully upon receiving any instructions or advice from the sensei or sempai.
• “Oss” should be said respectfully when bowing at the start and finish of class
• “Oss” should be said respectfully when bowing to your partner in sparring (kumite).
• Some dojo remain silent on the bow before a kata, other dojo say “Oss”
• “Oss” should be said respectfully in any other appropriate situation, for instance during examinations or competitions.
• Address any instructor as “Sensei” or "Sir" whilst in the karate Dojo.
• Do not be late for class (obviously this cannot be helped sometimes)
• Bow respectfully on entering the dojo, to show respect for the place of learning.
• Make sure your karate suit is clean
• Any karateka who does not bring their belt (obi) to class, must stand at the end of the junior grades in the line.
• Finger and toe nails must be clean and cut short.
• When commanded, Karateka will line up according to grade from highest to lowest, this should be done quickly and quietly.
• Do not wear watches or jewelery (if you have a ring that cannot be removed, tape must be placed over it)
• Please do not swear, chew, spit or commit any other act that is deemed inappropriate.
• If you need to leave the dojo, ask permission to leave.
• You must try and keep quiet at all times in the Dojo (both during warming up and the karate class
• If you are late, bow on entering the karate dojo take up a kneeling position (seiza) at the entrance to the Dojo and wait for permission from the sensei before joining the class.
• Always line up in straight lines, from left to right and front to back. Higher belts always in front..
• Belts must be tied correctly before entering the karate dojo and if the belt (obi) or karate suit (Gi) need straightening, one should turn and face the back of the dojo.
• Karateka should always show enthusiasm and give 100% while attending the karate classes.
• Senior grades must help the junior grades with their karate before, during and after class.
• When moving around the dojo during a class, do not walk between karateka, always walk around.
• “Oss” or "Yes Sir" should be said respectfully upon receiving any instructions or advice from the sensei or sempai.
• “Oss” should be said respectfully when bowing at the start and finish of class
• “Oss” should be said respectfully when bowing to your partner in sparring (kumite).
• Some dojo remain silent on the bow before a kata, other dojo say “Oss”
• “Oss” should be said respectfully in any other appropriate situation, for instance during examinations or competitions.
• Address any instructor as “Sensei” or "Sir" whilst in the karate Dojo.