Code of Behaviour for Students and Instructors
To help you get the most from your training there are certain codes of conduct to be followed. Respect and Etiquette play a very important part in our club and our training and I would ask that you follow the guidelines as detailed below.
Code of Behaviour for Students and Instructors
The art of Karate-Do places great emphasis on the development of the character of its student, and a code of behaviour is used together with the physical training, so that technical skill, physical fitness and good behaviour become synonymous with Karate-Do. The code is base on a mutual respect of teachers and Students for the Art of Karate-Do and acknowledges that respect must be shown for Seniority. Practitioners of the art of Karate-Do are expected to show the same respect for the society in which we live, and for those who live in and administer that society. It is a source of great satisfaction the British Karate has earned a reputation for producing World – class Teachers and Competitors. All Karate students have a duty to behave in a way which will maintain and enhance this reputation on behalf of their club and their Association. ‘The ultimate aim of the Art of Karate lies neither in victory nor defeat, but in the development of the character of its` participants.
Gi`s and Belts
It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that their Gi fits correctly and is kept and a good state of repair. Tears and other damage must be repaired prior to the following training session. Association or club badges can be embroidered or stitched on to the Gi, and for competitors a number or Country badge may be required for identification.
The appropriate colour belt must be worn with the Gi at all times. Where a stripe is required, it must cover the whole length of the belt. Taps are not acceptable.
Dojo Etiquette
Always bow on entering the dojo.
Junior grades must bow first to their seniors.
Instructors must be referred to as Sensei, and not by name.
Nails must be kept clean and short enough to avoid scratching and cutting.
Jewellery or watches should not be worn. If it is not possible to remove rings or earrings, they should be safely covered.
It may be requested that shoes are removed before entering the dojo. If not, it is polite to walk around the edge of the training area and not across.
Late arrivals should enter the dojo quietly, change and warm up in the changing room. When they wish to join in the class, they must kneel to the front and side of the class, where they can be clearly seen by the Sensei, and watch carefully for the Sensei’s signal to join in. When this signal is given, they should remain kneeling, bow deeply then walk quickly and quietly around the back of the class to the lower-grade end until it is convenient to go to a position appropriate to their grade.
Smoking is not allowed in the dojo, or in any adjacent areas, to ensure a smoke-free dojo environment.
Training at another dojo
An Association licence with valid insurance may permit you to train at another dojo, but permission is needed from the dojo instructor, and from your own instructor. The usual seniority structure will apply.
Always remember and follow the Dojo kun:
Character
Sincerity
Effort
Etiquette
Self control
Happy training!
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