DOJO RULES

1. If at any time a student is involved in an incident involving any trouble or violence, the head instructor will be notified as soon as possible.

2. Anyone found guilty of unreasonable conduct outside or in the dojo, of "SHOWING OFF", or of intimidating others by acts of superiority or of unauthorized teaching or any abuse of the art, shall meet with the head instructor for punishment, suspension, or termination of membership.

3. Address instructors as Sensei, and senior belts with Mr./Mrs. or Miss before their names to show respect.

4. Bow before entering the dojo and upon leaving the dojo to show respect. Bow before addressing your instructor and bow to your partner before and after working techniques to show respect.

5. No one will leave the floor at any time during class without the instructors permission.

6. No profanity is to be used inside the dojo.

7. No shoes are allowed inside the dojo workout area.

8. No, smoking inside the dojo at any time, and no chewing gum during class time.

9. Do not lean on walls or lay on floor.

10. If you are late for class you must do 10 pushups, and do not enter class until Sensei or the instructor says "Dozo" or "Please".

11. No one is allowed in class under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed in or around the dojo.

12. Notify your instructor if you are going to be absent, or if you intend to terminate your membership.

13. All students, including Sensei, will wear traditional white GI's. All outside activities will require the student to wear a white, pressed, clean karate GI, no exceptions.

14. It is the responsibility of the students to keep the dojo clean and to be at the dojo in time to help out before class. NOTE: It must be remembered that you are paying for your spot on the floor; what the instructor teaches you is completely up to him or her. Discipline is the main part of training.

15. It is the responsibility of the student to try to promote the art of karate by bringing new students to the dojo. Anyone (parent or student) found guilty of belittling any instructor or any senior partner will result in termination of student(s).

16. Listen carefully to your instructor at all times. Failure to pay attention may result in pushups. Remember that you came here to be taught.

17. Respect is part of the karate way, respect your instructor and seniors, and they will respect you.

18. Students who are not serious and running or playing in the dojo during class times may be awarded push-ups.

19. There will be no gossip or slander made against ANYBODY while in the dojo. No, excessive tattling on other students.

20. Ranking students over the age of 12 may award push-ups to under ranking students if and only if allowed by the head instructor. However, the privilege may not be used abusively. If it is, the abuser will be awarded double the amount of push-ups. A maximum of 30 push-ups may be given. Push-ups may be given only for breaking of dojo rules.

21. For reasons of training Sensei must have the complete attention and control of the students. Any parent found guilty of interfering with the teachings or discipline of their student will be asked to remove their students from the school.

22. When entering the Dojo get your Gi on and start stretching out. Get your mind off outside affairs, and on Karate.

23. Students need to get permission before entering office from sensei or senior partners.

24. All food & Drinks must be kept in eating area.

25. All Students should keep a fresh towel and deodorant in their Gi bag. A clean body and mind is the Karate way.

26. Promotion will be considered as follows: 50% conduct; 30% character; 20% karate techniques.

27. Train hard with proficiency as your goal. Once you attain this goal you will have become a person strong, yet gentle, stern, yet full of compassion for others. You can be rugged when the need arises, but also forgiving in nature.