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The art of karate places great emphasis
on the development of character via a code of behaviour from all of its
practitioners, together with physical training.
Mutual respect for Instructors and other
students, as well as an acknowledgement of seniority must be maintained
at all times. All JKAE students must behave in a way that enhances good
conduct on behalf of their club, the JKAE and themselves. Instructors in
particular have a particular responsibility as they can greatly
influence the behaviour of their students both inside and outside the
dojo.
Etiquette in the Dojo ·
- Always bow on entering and leaving the
dojo. ·
- Junior grades must first bow to their
seniors. ·
- Instructors should be referred to as
SENSEI or appropriate title and NOT their name. ·
- Jewellery or watches must NOT be worn.
If it is not possible to remove rings or earrings, they should be
safely covered (e.g. with a plaster - this ensures the student and
other partnering students are not scratched or injured). ·
- Shoes must not be worn in the dojo.
Please remove them before entering. ·
- Late arrivals should enter the dojo
quietly, change and warm up in the changing facilities. When they
wish to join in the class, they MUST kneel to the front or the side
of the class where they can be clearly seen by the sensei. Watch
carefully for his signal to join in. When this is given, first bow,
and then walk around to the back of the class until it is convenient
and in a position appropriate to their grade. ·
- Any behaviour that is likely to offend
the etiquette of the dojo will not be tolerated (e.g. swearing, bad
language, gestures etc) ·
- Please ensure that your mobile phone
is switched OFF before entering the dojo. ·
- Please ensure parents and family
members, friends and other spectators respect this code by being
silent at all times when in the dojo.
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