What is common Dojo etiquette?
Clean white Karate suit (Gi) must be worn; not more than one badge may be worn on the front of the jacket and no markings of any kind on the back of the jacket or trousers. No watches, rings, earrings, chains, necklaces, bracelets may be worn. Fingers and toe nails must be kept short and clean at all times; hands and feet must always be kept clean. Before entering and leaving the Dojo (training hall), bow from the waist. Address any teaching instructor as Sensei whilst in the Dojo and any senior grade as Sempai. Oss is a sign of respect and is used generally in karate, especially in the following situations: o upon receiving any advice or command from the instructor o when bowing at the start and finish of class o when bowing to your partner in kumite (sparring) The KARATE-KA must always respect an opponent, never losing his temper no matter how an opponent may have behaved; Karate-Ka of inferior grade to oneself must be treated with consideration. Turn off mobile phones and pagers whi
