Etiquette
Here are some etiquette guidelines. It is up to the individual to put these things into practice, alot of which are common sense. All of which are important in order to show respct for those around you, the training hall and the instructors.
When entering or leaving the dojo, it is proper to bow in the direction of O-sensei's picture, the kamiza, or the front of the dojo. You should also bow when entering or leaving the mat.
No shoes on the mat.
Be on time for class. Students should be lined up and seated in seiza (kneeling) approximately 3-5 minutes before the official start of class. If you do happen to arrive late, sit quietly in seiza on the edge of the mat until the instructor grants permission to join practice.
If you should have to leave the mat or dojo for any reason during class, approach the instructor and ask permission.
Avoid sitting on the mat with your back to the picture of O-sensei. Also, do not lean against the walls or sit with your legs stretched out. (Either sit in seiza or cross-legged.)
Remove watches, rings and other jewellery before practice.
Do not bring food, gum, or beverages onto the mat/ in to the dojo without permission.
Please keep your finger and toenails clean and cut short.
Please keep talking during class to a minimum. It is particularly impolite to talk while the instructor is addressing the class.
If you are having trouble with a technique, do not shout across the room to the instructor for help. First, try to figure the technique out by watching others. Effective observation is a skill you should strive to develop as well as any other in your training. If you still have trouble, approach the instructor at a convenient moment and ask for help.
Carry out the directives of the instructor promptly. Do not keep the rest of the class waiting for you!
Do not engage in roughhousing or needless contests of strength during class. Remember that you are in class to learn, and not to gratify your ego. An attitude of receptivity and humility (though not obsequiousness) is therefore advised.
Keep your training uniform clean, in good shape, and free of offensive odours.
Please pay your membership dues promptly. If, for any reason, you are unable to pay your dues on time, talk with the person in charge of dues collection
Change your clothes only in designated changing rooms (not on the mat!).
It is usually considered polite to bow upon receiving assistance or correction from the instructor.
During class, if the instructor is assisting a group in your vicinity, it is frequently considered appropriate to suspend your own training so that the instructor has adequate room to demonstrate.