Issue 8 - March 2009 - International Chito-Ryu Karate-do Federation ...

General Dojo Etiquette for Students (cont)✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔Hair should be clean, tidy and short enough/tied back so that it does not extend below thecollar.Do not wear jewelery during class.No eating, drinking, smoking or chewing gum is permitted in the dojo.Behave appropriately in the dojo.No foul language is to be used inside the dojo.Never lose your temper during practice.Treat the dojo and the training equipment therein with respect and care.Do not leave the training area without permission of the instructor or ranking senior.When moving around, or exiting the training area, be aware of others training and do notinterrupt them.Do not walk between the instructor and other students when the instructor is teaching.Never walk in front of others, particularly those senior in rank to yourself.When instructed to move, do so promptly and swiftly.Do not lean against the walls, or lay down on the floorWhen required to sit, always do so in seiza.Remain alert and pay attention at all times.Do not talk when the teacher is speaking.Do not “back-chat” an instructor.Do not ask questions during the lesson unless so prompted.Junior students are expected to look to seniors for guidance, imitate their behaviour, andtreat them with respect and consideration.Senior students are expected to set a good example for juniors, protect them from injury, helpthem learn, and treat them with respect and consideration.Do not teach new techniques or kata to other students unless asked to do so by your teacher.Do not use your karate technique outside of the dojo.River of Knowledge – Autumn 2009 16