DOJO RULES

"KARATE BEGINS WITH COURTESY AND ENDS WITH COURTESY."  -Shoshin Nagamine

**If you are new to our Dojo please check out our new member FAQ section**

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• Always try your best, spirit is more important than strength 

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• Please arrive 10-15 minutes before class starts 

• Arrive in appropriate attire

• Respect must be shown toward the instructor, fellow classmates and guests at all times.

• Always address the instructor with the appropriate title; Sensei, while in the Dojo.​​

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• Remove shoes before entering the Dojo and leave them in the area provided in the entryway.

• Remove all jewelry when training.

• Cell phones must be on vibrate or turned off when training.

• All guests must remain in the main seating/reception area.

• Always bow in and out of the training area.​

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• Members must use control when undertaking partner work

• Bow to instructor after demonstration of a technique with a verbal confirmation of “osu”

• Give the person performing the technique constant feedback.

• If you are injured or are feeling pain, tell the instructor immediately​​

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