Dojo Rules

Dojo Rules Explained

No Profanity on the training floor -includes lobby guests

• Students are required to wear the approved uniform while attending class
  
• No food or drinks (other than water)
  
• No gum chewing or smoking in the dojo
  
• No jewelry (watches, rings, necklaces, etc.) during training (with the exception of wedding bands)
  
• All black belt instructors will be addressed appropriately as Sensei or by their personal Title
  
• DO NOT touch any of the weapons without prior consent of an instructor. Weapons are as such and NOT toys to be played with.
  
• Courtesy and respect will be shown to fellow students in the dojo at all times
  
• The dojo is a training area - NO horseplay, running, or climbing on the equipment
  
• Observers will please keep voices to a minimum and small children under control
  
• Poor behavior, disrespect and lack of interest will not be tolerated and could result in dismissal
  

Dress Code Explained

Approved student uniform is as follows:

• Plain White student Gi top or White (Dojo screen printed) Top
  
• No t-shirts under Gi top for male students
  
• Female students will wear sports bras and or tank tops under their Gi top
  
• Black student Gi pants
  
• Student weight or heavy weight Gi is allowed

Shinpu-Ren system patch is to be applied to student's Gi top Left side of chest (over the heart)

The only other approved patches for kyu student uniforms are:

• The Hidari Gomon (Okinawan symbol)
  

Approved weapons training uniform is as follows:

• Standard Karate uniform or Black Gi top over white Gi Pants
  

For students who have achieved Black Belt rank in another system all the above applies.

• Black belt instructors have the option of black or white Gi pants