closest to the shinzen on the shomen side and remains there for the duration of the
exercise so that everyone has the honour of practicing with that Sensei.
*Note: Before any form of training begins, the partners will bow together.
2. If you arrive late for practice, step onto the floor and bow-in then step away
from the entrance and assume seiza.
Wait for the ranking sensei to acknowledge your presence, then perform zarei. Step up
with the right foot first and join the practice.
*Note: If you suffer with a severe knee or limb problem and cannot kneel in seiza,
stand in musubi dachi and perform a 15 degree standing bow instead.
3. When a Sensei of higher rank than the instructing sensei or any Godan
or higher arrives at the dojo during practice; the instructing sensei will stop,
call tski, rei, and everyone bows to the respected sensei, the higher ranked sensei may
be offered to take over the practice. This is a courtesy and may be respectfully
declined.
4. To exchange control of the practice, the instructor of the moment shall
return to the original bow-in position, call: tski, rei, and exchange bows with the class.
The instructor calls up the replacement instructor. They bow to each other and then
the previous instructor leaves or joins the class. The new instructor calls tski, rei,
everyone bows and the practice resumes.