Upon arriving at the dojo please wait in the outdoor waiting area, an instructor will invite you into class. If you are late please enter and let the instructor know.
Students are required to wear footwear to and from the dojo.
There is to be no jewellery (watches, rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, piercings, etc.) worn during training.
Bring a drink bottle of water to all classes.
Before class please wait quietly in the outdoor seating area
Students should walk around the dojo at all times, running and sliding are not permitted.
Upon greeting your instructor bow and say “Osu”
At the beginning of class, stand at the edge of the mat and perform a standing bow (rei).
During class and at any karate event refer to the instructor as Sensei or Sempai.
If you arrive late to class, kneel down at the edge of the mat and wait for the instructor to bow you in. Perform a kneeling bow before standing and joining the class.
Only enter the dojo mat area in bare feet, shoes or socks are not to be worn on the training floor.
Students should keep their uniform clean and pressed, bodies clean, and nails clipped.
Students shall be courteous at all times, there should be no swearing or using inappropriate language in the dojo or any karate event.
Students shall carry out the instructors directions to the best of their ability at all times.
Students leaving before the class is finished must perform a full kneeling bow (rei) at the edge of the mat.
Students wishing to leave the mat to get a drink or use the bathroom must ask the instructor for permission.
At the end of class students shall line up around the edge of the mat and perform a standing bow (rei).
For Parents
Please park on the street and not in the building complex.
Assist and advice your child of their responsibilities as a student with the ettiqette listed above.
Please arrive at class before the designated start time for class to allow students get settled and focus, and warm up appropriately. Nominally 5 minutes before the start time.
Ensure children wait quietly before class to start or while other classes are on.
Children should not be running around at any time while in the dojo.
Parents are requested to wait outside the dojo during class time. 1 Parent may accompany a Cub student in their class (no siblings).
If you leave the dojo during class time, please return to the building to collect the student. Children will not be allowed to leave the building unattended.
Please ensure you collect your child from class at the appointed finish time.
Please follow all requests from instructors and other dojo assistants.
Ensure students have their grading passport presented at the front desk the week after each grading.
