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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