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Dojo etiquette |
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Kodokai Aikido International
Dojo Etiquette
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Basic Rules
- Trim your fingernails and toenails
- Remove jewelry
- Do not chew gum
- Do not whistle
- Keep your Gi (uniform) clean
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Entering the DOJO (Building)
- Bow before stepping inside
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Entering the DOJO (Mat area)
- Bow to SHOMEN (symbol at the front of the DOJO)
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Starting the Class
- Sit SEIZA (kneeling) and wait for SENSEI (instructor)
to start the class
- Following him, bow to SHOMEN
- When he turns and faces you, bow to SENSEI and say, "ONEGAISHIMASU" ("I welcome you to train with me," or literally, "I make a request.")
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During the Class
- Whenever SENSEI is explaining, sit SEIZA and listen carefully
- When up front, it is best to remain seated and listen
unless SENSEI is using you for a demonstration
- Before returning to your seat, do not forget to sit seiza
and bow to SENSEI and say, "ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA" ("Thank you very much")
- When SENSEI asks the class to practice an exercise or
technique, the class should bow and say, "HAI, SENSEI" ("Yes, SENSEI"),
find a partner, sit SEIZA and say "ONEGAISHIMASU"
- When you are fished working with your partner, sit SEIZA
and say, "ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA" to each other
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Ending the Class
- Sit SEIZA and following SENSEI, bow to SHOMEN
- Bow to SENSEI when he turns, and say, "ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA"
- After SENSEI leaves the mats, bow to each other and say,
"ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA"
- Clean the DOJO and leave things as they were
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Leaving the DOJO (Mat area)
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Leaving the DOJO (Building)
- Turn around and bow before you step outside
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Arriving Late for the Class
- Bow, sit quietly at the corner of the mats and wait until
SENSEI gives you permission to join the class
- Be sure to do stretching exercises by yourself
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Leaving Early from the Class
- Make sure that you tell SENSEI that you are leaving
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Bowing, bowing, bowing... The bowing never ends!
When to bow:
- Entering / leaving building
- On / off mat area
- To SENSEI before / after class and after his special instruction
to you
- To your partner(s) before / after practice
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