• Take your shoes off when you enter the dojo

• Bow and say "Osu", which means respect, patience and appreciation in Japense Martial Arts

  • Before entering and leaving the dojo​

  • Before walking on and off the mat

• Shake hands with both hands to show your respect​

• Never use offensive language

• Wash your uniform regularly

• Keep your fingernails and toe nails cut short

• Take your jewelry off before class for safety reasons

• No eating or chewing gum in the dojo

• No fighting or horseplay in the dojo

• Only use the techniques for self-defense outside the dojo

• Disinfect and put back equipment after use

• Do not come to train under the influence of alcohol or drugs

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If you arrive late to a class: bow "Osu!", kneel down, close your eyes and wait for the instructor to tell you to stand up and join the class.

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If you must leave the class for any reason, please be sure to ask for the instructor's permission.

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Osu!