Dojo Etiquette and procedure
The Mons (Badges of our school)
The Mon worn by our school is that of the English Rose and three circles. The rose represents our country and the three circles the corner stones of our school, Honesty, Dilligence and Respect. This badge is worn on the left arm, between the elbow and the shoulder.
Anglo Japanese Judo Mon
Anglo JapaneseJu-Jutsu Mon
(Rei Shiki)
1. On entering the dojo (hall) all Karate-ka (students) should say, "osu" loudly and with confidence.
2. Always pay attention to the instructor and attempt to follow his instructions to the best of your ability.
3. No eating, drinking or smoking is permitted in the dojo.
4. Karate and Judo Gi's should be kept clean and in good repair at all times.
5. Finger nails and toe nails should be kept clean and well cut (short).
6. Jewellery must not be worn. If it cannot be removed it must be taped over.
7. All Karate-ka and Judo Ka should use the time before class as a period for warming up and asking the higher grades for advice.
8. Instructors must be addressed appropriately: Sensei 3rd dan or over,
or Sempai highest grade up to 3rd dan.
9. When arriving late, you should kneel down beside the dojo and wait for the instructor to let you know if you are permitted to join the class. Always ask permission to leave the dojo for whatever reason.
10. Any member found using the art of Karate/ martial art for personal gain or conducting his or herself in \ violent or rude manner will have his/her membership terminated.
11. The dojo must always be kept clean and tidy. This is the responsibilty of the lower grades.
12. When sparring, association groin guards, mittens and shin pads are mandatory.
1. On entering the dojo (hall) all Karate-ka (students) should say, "osu" loudly and with confidence.
2. Always pay attention to the instructor and attempt to follow his instructions to the best of your ability.
3. No eating, drinking or smoking is permitted in the dojo.
4. Karate and Judo Gi's should be kept clean and in good repair at all times.
5. Finger nails and toe nails should be kept clean and well cut (short).
6. Jewellery must not be worn. If it cannot be removed it must be taped over.
7. All Karate-ka and Judo Ka should use the time before class as a period for warming up and asking the higher grades for advice.
8. Instructors must be addressed appropriately: Sensei 3rd dan or over,
or Sempai highest grade up to 3rd dan.
9. When arriving late, you should kneel down beside the dojo and wait for the instructor to let you know if you are permitted to join the class. Always ask permission to leave the dojo for whatever reason.
10. Any member found using the art of Karate/ martial art for personal gain or conducting his or herself in \ violent or rude manner will have his/her membership terminated.
11. The dojo must always be kept clean and tidy. This is the responsibilty of the lower grades.
12. When sparring, association groin guards, mittens and shin pads are mandatory.
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Bu'sen Martial Arts School
Twickenham
Tel:0208 892 3338
Twickenham
Tel:0208 892 3338
