Rules of the Dojo

• Students must show respect towards the club, and it’s equipment
• Students must use proper etiquette and vocabulary while in the dojo
• Students must show respect towards the Instructor, Assistant Instructors, fellow members and guests at all times
• Students must address the instructor or assistant instructor with the appropriate title: Sensei while in the dojo
• Students must remove shoes before entering the dojo
• Students must bow when entering and leaving the dojo
• Students must arrive for class before it starts (5-10 mins).  If you are going to be late, please discuss it with the instructor
• Students must not leave class without the permission of the Sensei
• Students must wear a proper Gi and Belt when training except for a trial class.
• Students can wear a plain white round neck t-shirt inside their Gi (No Collars/Polos)
• Students must ensure uniforms must be clean and free of tears, rips or stains.
• Students must ensure personal cleanliness and hygiene are maintained
• Students are not permitted to train in any other non-bushido dojo without the expressed permission of the dojo head Instructor.  National Seminars or Squads Training are exempt from this rule.
• Students must have Fingernails and Toenails kept short
• Students must not wear any Jewellery.  Elastic type plain coloured hair band can be worn by students with long hair
• Students must never eat in the dojo.  Students are allowed water for Hydration
• Students must train hard in the dojo
• Students must practice regularly at home
• Students must cover up any open wounds for health and safety
• Students must inform the Sensei If they have any injuries that could affect training
• Students must Line up correctly in the dojo and do so quickly
• Students must think of Karate while at the dojo and focus
• Students must train regularly to improve
• Students must listen to the Senior Grade when they give advice
• Students must keep the dojo clean

Spectator Rules (if allowed for special purposes)

• Spectators must show respect towards the club, and its equipment
• Spectators must show respect toward Instructors and fellow members
• Spectators must not use mobile phones, or tablets use while in the dojo
• Spectators must not be talking in the dojo so as not to disturb the class
• Spectators must ensure all mobile devices are placed on silent