Clean hands and feet with short finger and toenails
No eating or chewing gum
Clean karate gi - don't roll up cuffs of gi
Long hair to be tied up
No watch or jewellery. If rings etc cannot be removed they must be taped to prevent injury to others
If you arrive late, wait on the side in Seiza for the Instructor to invite you to join the class
Karateka should stand in grade order in the line, from the highest to lowest grade. When breaking up the line, do so in descending grade order
The highest grade recites the Dojo Kun (Maxims) and calls for “rei” (bow)
Bow and greet the Senior Instructors and karateka personally on your arrival. Bow to Dan grades senior to you in order of seniority (from highest to lowest)
When sitting, either kneel or cross your legs. Do not sit with legs extended straight out
Don't be late for class
Give respect to all karate participants, whatever their grade or age
Never stand with your hands on your hips or lean against the wall
Acknowledge the Sensei's instructions with "Oss"
There should be no idle talking during class. It is disrespectful and distracting to the Sensei and other participants
When the Sensei is giving an explanation during training, stand quietly and attentively and keep our hands at your side or behind you
Do not bring food, drinks, or items that might spill, into the Dojo
The Instructor is always addressed as “Sensei”. The most senior student is addressed as “Sempai"
When changing partners for an exercise, bow to the previous partner before moving on to the next, and then bow to the new partner
Senior belts must lead by example to junior belt
When adjusting your gi or belt, turn away from other people and the front of the dojo
