1. Karate Ka (Students) will behave as ladies and gentlemen at all times, both inside and outside the dojo.

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2. Higher belts will aid lower belts at all times and lower belts will follow the instructions of the higher belts.

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3. Do not criticize other Martial Arts or other Martial Artists.

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4. No alcohol or drugs before class; no candy, gum or smoking while inside the Dojo.

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5. Each Karate Ka (student) will bow upon entering and exiting the Dojo – each and every time.

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6. No Karate Ka (student) will provoke violence or allow himself to be provoked into violence under pain of possible expulsion for life from the Dojo.

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7. No sparring without the express permission of the Sensei, Sempai, or Black Belt.

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8. No loud talking, laughter or profanity is permitted. Remember the Dojo is a place of serious study.

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9. Personal cleanliness is essential; nails must be clipped, feet and hands must be spotless and hair must not interfere with your training.

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10. All jewellery must be removed before entering the Dojo.

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11. All Karate Ka (Students) must wear a clean, pure white karate Gi (uniform) that has no tears or rips anywhere. Ensure that the Goju fist is sewn on the left lapel.

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12. All membership fees are to be paid on time. If for some reason they cannot be paid, make the necessary arrangements with your Sensei either before or after class.

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13. Under no circumstances will any member teach any form of Karate to any non-member. Also, no students should teach anything to any member without Sensei’s express permission.

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14. At the discretion of the Sensei, any member of the club may be suspended from the Dojo, either temporarily or permanently, for not complying with any of the above rules.

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15. All students should refer to the head instructor as Sensei (one who has gone before), which is an honourable way of saying “teacher” in Japanese.