Dojo Rules & Etiquette

Question 1

What does “Karate wa rei ni hajimari rei ni owaru” mean?

Answer 1

Karate begins and ends with courtesy

Question 2

Rule 2

Answer 2

In the dojo silence must be maintained, no radio or stereo, no chatting, no smoking, no eating, no drinking and no bad language.

Question 3

Rule 3

Answer 3

Nobody is allowed to train under the influence of alcohol.

Question 4

Rule 4

Answer 4

A clean we karate-gi must be worn not more than 1 badge at the from of the gi.

Question 5

Rule 5

Answer 5

No wrist watches, jewelry or other accessories must be worn.

Question 6

Rule 6

Answer 6

Fingers and toe nails must be kept short and clean at all times.

Question 7

Rule 7

Answer 7

Inside the dojo the instructor must always be called Sensei and treated with upmost respect.

Question 8

Rule 8

Answer 8

The karate-ka must always respect the opponent.

Question 9

Rule 9

Answer 9

Punctuality at all times is essential

Question 10

Rule 10

Answer 10

Outside the dojo the karate-ka must never use the techniques he has learnt other than in self defense.

Question 11

Rule 11

Answer 11

Students must always inform their Sensei if they are to be absent for more than 2 weeks.

Question 12

Rule 12

Answer 12

Visitors are always welcome, subject to their observing the above rule, where applicable