Dojo Etiquette

In any traditional karate dojo, etiquette is of paramount importance, it is essential to observe a few key points to insure that the dojo is a safe environment for people to train in.

If everyone knows what is expected of them, there will be less time wasting during the lessons explaining everything and more time to do what we’re all here for: Karate.

Below is the ‘basic’ dojo etiquette of our dojo.

Bow as you enter and leave the dojo
Address the instructor as ‘sensei’ or senior as ‘sempai’
Ask permission to leave the dojo when a lesson is in progress
If entering a lesson late, sit in ‘seiza’ at the side of the dojo and wait to be asked to join in
Bow to black belts as they enter the dojo
Students entering the dojo will immediately approach & bow to all black belts in the dojo
Keep your finger and toe nails short and clean
Take off any jewellery
Do not talk when an instructor is talking
Cover any open wounds with a waterproof dressing
Do your bit to make the dojo a safe and pleasant place to train