Dojo etiquette
Dojo etiquette is to ensure that everybody can train in a good atmosphere. Respect for each other, the teacher and the sport are key. In our dojo we have the following etiquette.
Before and after the training
- Greet/bow towards the portrait of O-Sensei when entering or leaving the dojo
Start and end of each training
- Sit on your knees (seiza) in order of experience, with the most experienced to the right at the start and end of the training
- Teacher and students greet each other with the Japanese words “onegai shimas” at the start and “arigato gozaimas’ta” at the end of each lesson
During the training
- Greet your trainings partner at the start of an exercise
- Respect your teacher when he gives extra information with a bow after his explanation
- Give your training partner time to practise the extra information given by the teacher
Hygiene
- Make sure your clothing is clean
- Make sure your nails of hand and feet are short to avoid cuts and injuries
- Don’t wear jewellery
- Wear flip flops outside the mat
