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Bow on entering and leaving the Dojo.
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Address all Instructors as
"Sensei" whilst in the Dojo.
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"OSS" is
a sign of respect and is generally used in Karate , especially in
the following situations:-
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a. Upon receiving any advice or
command from the Instructor, the student must reply by answering
"OSS"
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b. When bowing at the start and
finish of the class.
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c. When bowing to your partner during
Kumite.
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d. In any other appropriate
situation, for instance during Gradings
or Competitions.
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Members must
NOT leave the class without first
obtaining permission from the Sensei.
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Members arriving late, must take a
kneeling position at the front of the Dojo and await permission from
the Instructor before joining the class, On receiving permission,
bow and then join the class.
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Outdoor shoes must not be worn in the
Dojo, if you do bring them in they must be placed facing the wall.
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Karate Gi's must be kept clean and in
good condition.
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Finger and Toe nails must be kept
short and clean.
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Jewelry or similar must one be worn
during training, if you cannot remove jewelry then it must be
covered with tape.
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You must apply to the K.U.G.B.
for a license after 3 lessons.
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Members must not swear, chew, spit or
commit any other act likely to offend the Dojo etiquette.
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Members MUST NOT use their karate skills in any
OFFENSIVE way outside the Dojo.
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Silly behavior and idle chat will not
be tolerated during the lesson, On entering the Dojo, pay your fees
and then sit quietly at the side or practice Kata until the lesson
begins.
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BULLYING
of any kind ( actual or verbal) by students to anyone will not be
tolerated and could lead to expulsion from the club.
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RESPECT
must be given to all Instructors, whatever their age who
have achieved Black Belt status, or any other high grade student
which the Sensei's have appointed to teach.
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Questions must be addressed to the
Instructors only! They will give you the correct information you
require.
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Mobile
Phones and Personal MP3
players must be switched OFF before you enter the Dojo. If for any
reason you have to keep your mobile phone ON you must get permission
from your Sensei.
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PLEASE USE
THE TOILET BEFORE THE LESSON! Unless you have a medical
reason for constant use, Please make sure your Sensei's are aware of
this.
