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Dojo Rules and Regulations

Dojo Rules & Regulations

Conduct:

  • Members of Karate-Ka (karate students) must conduct themselves with utmost humility and respect for themselves and the dojo.
  • Karate-Ka should be loyal, honest, and possess a high degree of integrity, aiming to develop cooperation and trust with fellow Karate-Ka, Assistant Instructors, and Sensei (Teacher).

Safety and Protection Guidelines:

  1. Leave shoes, socks, and all jewelry outside the Dojo.
  2. Do not consume food, drink, or chewing gum in the Dojo.
  3. Do not use electronic devices (mobile, tablets, etc.). In case of emergency, use is permitted after obtaining permission from Sensei or Assistant Instructor.
  4. Arrive 10 minutes early to warm up and stretch muscles before class begins.
  5. Address the head instructor as Sensei while in the Dojo or any Karate environment.
  6. Strictly follow instructions from Sensei or Assistant Instructors and ignore other distractions.
  7. Students aged 4-17 should not use any equipment unless authorized by Sensei or Assistant Instructor.
  8. Maintain silence in the class. Raise your hand for queries and wait for Sensei to acknowledge.
  9. Maintain discipline by keeping your body clean, and toenails clipped short, smooth, and clean. Fingernails should also be smooth and clean.
  10. Wear a clean and tidy GI (uniform) with chest patch and respective belt regularly to class.
  11. Follow class timings strictly and avoid unnecessary breaks. In emergencies, get permission from Sensei or Assistant Instructor.

Class Protocol:

  • If late to class: Warm up and stretch on your own before starting class activities. After warming up, wait for Sensei or Assistant Instructor to acknowledge you before joining the regular session.
  • Do not leave early from class (before the closing bow) without being officially dismissed by Sensei or Assistant Instructor.
  • No sparring or other activities without permission. When sparring or interacting with others, especially those lower in rank, always consider their limitations and adjust your technique’s speed and power accordingly.
  • Maintain temperament in the Dojo, especially during sparring or interacting with other students.
  • Never use your skills aggressively or imprudently, inside or outside the Dojo.
  • Sensei or Assistant Instructor will inform students about eligibility for the next belt grade based on their performance in class.
  • Do not train at or belong to any other Dojo or martial arts class without permission while receiving instruction in Karate.
  • Follow this mantra: Leave your ego at the door. Respect all, especially yourself.

Fees and Membership:

  • The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • If a member does not attend for any reason within a month, the fee will not be carried over to the next month.
  • To freeze membership, inform at the beginning of the month and pay half the fee for that month.
  • Failure to notify will result in membership cancellation, and a new registration fee will be required upon rejoining.

Motto: Our motto at Shotokan Karate School is simple: HONESTY, COURTESY, RESPECT, DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY, and COURAGE are the motivating values of this school and are the expected characteristics from all our students.