Bow and say « Osu! » when entering and leaving the dojo

Express patience, respect and appreciation by saying « Osu! »

Address the head instructor of the dojo as « Sensei »

Address a Black belt karateka as « Senpai »

Answer « Osu! » clear and loud when called by your name

Shake Sensei’s or a Senpai’s hand with two hands

Swiftly line up in a straight line when called by the instructor at the beginning of a class

If showing up late, remain at the entrance of the dojo in a kneeling position (seiza) and wait for instructor to invite you to take place on the tatami

When asked to withdraw from the tatami, kneel down (seiza) along the wall of the dojo and wait for instructor to invite you to sit down (anza); quietly watch the training session

Ask instructor permission to leave the dojo during a class

Never use coarse or offensive language

Make sure to wear a clean uniform (dogi)

Keep fingernails and toenails short

Do not wear shoes

Do not wear jewels

Do not eat, drink or chew gum

Do not fight without permission from the instructor

Do not use fighting techniques outside the dojo

Do not use equipment or weapons without permission from the instructor

While training, respect and correctly use all equipment