ENGLISH 

* Strive to perfect character

* Defend the path of truth

* Guard against rash courage

* Foster the spirit of effort

* Honour the rules of ettiquette 

 

 

JAPANESE 

* Hitotsu.Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuro koto

* Hitotsu. Makoto no michi wo mamoru koto

* Hitotsu. Doryoku no seishin O yashinau koto

* Hitotsu. Reigi O omonzuru koto

* Hitotsu. Kekki no yu O Imashimuru koto

 

 

The following practical guidelines are for all Karate members and should be considered the same as common courtesy or politeness.

• Be Punctual. Being late for class is disruptive, therefore punctuality is important for the individual and for the whole group. If you arrive late for class, you should kneel in the seiza position until the instructor or class leader asks you to join, you should then bow and join the class by going to the position indicated by the instructor.

• Inside the Dojo, refrain from drinking or eating, wearing footwear and loud or offensive speech.

• Appropriate respect should be given to seniors. Everyone except a brand new beginner is both Sempai and Kohai (Senior and Junior) to others in the Dojo. Kohai should always show respect to Sempai.

• When Yudansha (black belts) enter or leave the Dojo, all Kohai should bow and say "Oss".

• When the Instructor enters or leaves the Dojo, all other Karateka (Karate members)in the Dojo will stop what they are doing , turn toward the Instructor, bow and say "Oss"

• When the class is called to order, line up smartly and face the "Shomen" position, ie towards the front of the class.

• There is a specific order to events prior to and after training. How to line up, how to stand, kneel (seiza), bow etc. All students are carefully instructed in these formalities and should follow them.

• A high level of personal hygiene is expected when training. Nails should always be clean and short, long hair tied back and the Dogi (uniform) kept clean and in good repair.

• Jewellery, watches, glasses or anything that may hurt a training partner during practice should not be worn. If a piece of jewellery cannot be removed, it should be taped over.

• The highest level of trust and respect should be given to your Instructor and training partners.

• If unable to attend a class, students should advise Instructors in advance. If unable to attend class repeatedly, students or their parents should discuss their situation with the Instructor.

• Special arrangements should be made with the instructor prior to class, for example, if there is a need to leave class early or to advise about an injury or health condition.

• Instructors should be informed of any intention a student has to visit another Dojo.

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