On entering dojo, please rei (bow). This is a sign of respect to the class, instructor and training hall.

On greeting ones sensei (instructor), training partner or other budo-ka (practitioner of martial arts) rei and say "oo's".

Before entering any dojo or contest area for a competition always rei at the perimeter before advancing into the area, being careful to enter from your own side (aka or shiro).

Never walk on any training or contest area whilst wearing shoes. Any person who has been drinking alcohol shall not present themselves for training.

No talking is permitted during training, unless absolutely necessary.

Members shall do their utmost to carry out the training as laid down by their sensei.

Students shall make every effort to attend classes on time.

When asked to line out or called on by the sensei, always run into position.

As soon as the sensei instructs, students will line out in the appropriate manner, immediately standing to attention in musibi-dachi (heels together, hands by your sides).

Any person arriving after training has commenced shall execute a full kneeling bow at the edge of the mat facing the direction of the sensei before joining the class.

Any member leaving the dojo before the class has completed training shall execute a full kneeling bow at the edge of the mat, but only on the sensei's permission. When demonstrating for, or with the sensei, or upon receiving instructions from him, students shall acknowledge with a standing bow and say "Oos".

Please note the student should always bow to the sensei first, the sensei will acknowledge.

When training with an opponent, both shall bow simultaneously before and after each section of training.