It is worth noting that this information is included in all of the USCKF student manuals, from yellow to black belt. Everyone is encouraged to read, understand, and obey these rules, whether one is a beginner or an expert.
While some certain specifics may not apply at our dojo, all students irrespective of rank are expected to adhere to the following:
DOJO RULES
1. Try to be on time, but if you are late you must do push-ups. You must get permission to join class from whomever is running the class.
2. Upon entering the dojo bow to O'sensei's picture. Before training, meditate and bow to kamiza. Upon leaving the dojo, bow to O'sensei's picture.
3. Being properly dressed when coming to an from the dojo. Wear Footwear, shirt or blouse. Do not wear dirty clothes. Do not wear your gi. All shoes and clothes will be placed properly within the dojo. Do not smoke in the dojo.
4. Gi should be clean and well repaired at the beginning of each class. Do not roll sleeves up above elbows. Do you not wear shoes on training floor at any time. Do not wear headbands while meditating. Do not wear jewelry of any type. Wear only regulation uniform unless you have less than 30 days of training. Where Federation patch. Do not chew gum.
5. Do not sit on chairs while in uniform. Sit on floor only. Do not lie down.
6. Keep nails short. Keep clean personally.
7. Do not use alcohol before class.
8. No loud talking, profanity, or horseplay in the dojo.
9. Do not free spar without permission from a senior.
10. Act with dignity towards all fellow dojo members.
11. Pay strict attention to class. Run rather than walk.
12. When Black Belt (4th Dan or higher) Yondan or higher first come on deck, all students shall bow. All black belt instructors will be addressed as sensei.
13. All classes must begin and end with sitting in meditation and saying "showa." O'sensei's picture should always be present. Senior person should always be present. Jiki-Jitsu should be jr. Black belt, assistant or other designated person. Class bowing at start of class: 1) Kamiza, 2) Shihan / sensei, 3) Yudancha, 4) Cha-Obi.
14. If you must leave early, notify instructor before class starts. If you are in or injured and cannot complete class, you are expected to observe and bowel out with the class. Minor injuries are no excuse to miss practice as long as no further, permanent injury occurs.
15. All students will assist with cleaning and routine maintenance of the dojo and garden.
16. Students who do not practice to their full ability will be asked to seek training elsewhere.
17. You must be paid a respective of attendance and must be kept up the date at all times. If late payments are necessary, make arrangements with dojo office. No dues will be refunded under any circumstances. Students who drop out without notifying the dojo office must pay a new registration fee and pay dues for the period of absence upon resume mean training.
18. Prevent membership card at each attendance.
19. Report all fights.
