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Seidokan Etiquette

DOJO KUN NO TOMA (Toma's Dojo Principles)

LESSONS LEARNED IN THE DOJO

• To endeavor to complete your personality.
• To keep sincerity.
• To cultivate a spirit of effort.
• To respect courtesy (manners).
• To rebuke hot-blooded courage (not fighting with anger).

When Should a Karate-Ka Rei?

• When one enters or leaves the Dojo.

• At the beginning and the end of each practice session at the command of the Sensei.

• Whenever one wishes permission to leave the practice area. 
  Permission is given and acknowledged by the Rei between Sensei and student.

• Before starting practice with another student or with Sensei.

• When accidental contact is made by you against your training partner.

• Whenever directly spoken to by the Sensei.

Dojo Etiquette (Do's and Don'ts in the Dojo)

• Junior students should insure that the Dojo is clean and in proper order both before and after training sessions.

• No chewing gum, eating. smoking, or drinking (except water) during training sessions.

• No wearing of jewelrv (including wedding bands) during training sessions.  It's a safety hazard!

•  No "Horse Play" and no profanity while in the Dojo.

• Senior students must insure that Dojo etiquette is observed at all times.

• While in the Dojo, the Instructor should be referred to as "Sensei" only.

• Senior students should consider it a duty and obligation to assist junior students.

• Remove shoes before entering training area.

• Spectators are not to be allowed in the training area/Dojo without the Sensei's permission.
  A senior student should greet all visitors and ascertain their desires prior to bringing them to the attention of the Sensei.The Sensei will relay his permission, or non-permission through the senior student.

• No Kumite is allowed without the Sensei's permission, which must be sought prior to engaging in such.

• Karate uniforms will be white in color.  No colored uniforms.  No ornate stripes on uniform.

• Patches are discouraged.  If worn, no more than two are authorized (left breast and/or right upper sleeve).  A conservative appearance is encouraged.

• Patches, if worn, will be either SEIDOKAN, ZEN RYUKYU KARATE KOBUDO RENGOKAI, GO-TEN-TE ("Palace Hand") or Dojo patches.  No "store bought" patches.  Seek to impress by your technique and character, and not by looking like a walking billboard.

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