Dojo Etiquette & Procedures

Dojo Etiquette 1. On entering and leaving the Dojo bow and say “OSSU” loudly. 2. No smoking, eating, or bad language is permitted in the Dojo. 3. Good personal hygiene is essential; finger and toenails to be kept short and clean, hair if long tied back. Karate Gi’s and other training clothes to be clean and in good repair. 4. When training, jewellery or watches are not to be worn at any time. Anything that cannot be easily removed must be shown to the instructor for their advice. 5. While training there should be no talking or any distractions either…