1. Always be polite.2. Always bow upon entering or leaving the \u201cDojo\u201d, (training hall) studentsshould bow from the entry door (entrance).3. Approach and greet Sensei in a respectful manner, a bow must beperformed one metre away from Sensei in the \u201cMosubi \u2013 Dachi\u201d position(standing up heels together), or \u201cSeiza\u201d position (kneeling), according tothe position assumed by Sensei.4. Always bow to senior black belts students, greeting andacknowledging their presence. In the martial arts, authority is exercisedby the most advanced students in this way respecting those that aremore advanced than the others.5. The way of addressing the Sensei or instructor according to the codeof discipline of our school is as follows:(a) Master SEIICHI YOSHITAKA AKAMINE founder of our school. The onlyone to hold the title of master in our school.(b) The chief instructor must be called \u201cSensei\u201d (teacher of high status5th Dan and above)(c) The assistant instructor must be called \u201cSempai\u201d (3rd Dan grade)(d) The helping instructors must be called \u201cLeshi\u201d.6. Always be on time to start class, change quickly and help set up Dojo.7. Appropriate uniform must be worn at all training sessions, must bekept clean and in good condition.8. Always change into your gi at the club before and after class. Do notwalk around the street with your Karate gear on. This shows a lack ofrespect towards your school and teachers. The karate-gi is for training,not for parading in the streets. Remember you represent your school inwhatever you do.9. Attend training as often as possible, it is for your best interest andprogress.10. Always be neat and tidy, look after yourself at all times i.e your health,your persona, and your behaviour. Remember, your presentation isimportant to confront life and represent your school.11. When the Chief instructor enters the \u201cDojo\u201d before the training hasbegun, all activity must stop. The students are than expected to turntowards him and bow in Mosubi-Dachi position.12. Once training has already started, and \u201cSensei\u201d enters the \u201cDojo\u201d theteacher or instructor has to stop the class, its activity, and proceed toperform appropriate bow.13. Once training has started, and you have arrived late, you will needto bow from the door towards the main wall, where the emblem andportraits of master Seiichi Akamine and Senseis are, and afterwardsapproach the class and bow, asking in this manner, permission toparticipate in it. You have to place yourself about one metre away fromthe teacher or instructor, and bow standing up or kneeling, according tothe position assumed by him\/her.14. During training you must have full concentration and try your hardest,in this way progressing with every step.15. It is absolutely forbidden to talk during training, because this actrepresents a lack of respect towards the teachings being received.<\/p>\n
16. If you need to leave the class for a justified cause or for a healthreason, approach Sensei or instructor in a calm and respectful mannerand let him know.17. If for some justified reason, i.e, illness, work or studies, you cannotattend classes, advise Sensei by calling (phoning) and explaining thesereasons, as a matter of politeness. Also, your attendance is taken intoconsideration for the obtention of your next grade.18. During training as well as outside the \u201cDojo\u201d, you are not to \u201cshow off\u201dor \u201cmock others\u201d. You must try to lose vanity and false pride, respectothers and strive for the evolution of the self, becoming a good humanbeing.19. Lack of respect towards Sensei, instructors or fellow students will notbe tolerated. If this was to occur, serious steps will be taken, leading to theexpulsion from the academy.20. It is strictly forbidden to yawn in class, as well as behave in a way thatis of no interest to the practice given by the teacher.21. Negative intentions and uncontrolled acts during the practice of\u201cKihon\u201d (basics techniques applications) or \u201cKumite\u201d(combat, sparring) willnot be tolerated and will be seriously acted upon, (rule 19).22. Actions that may cause your expulsion(a) Disrespect(b) Disobedience(c) Intoxication or drugs abuse(d) Unruly behaviour(e) Negative attitude towards training, fellow students and teachers(f) Not meeting your responsibilities(g) Tendencies of violence, short temper or wrong doings(h) Failure to meet standards set and expected from the academy23. You must always answer to the orders given by sensei or instructorwith a \u201cHI\u201d or (\u201cHI\u201d Sensei) emitted in a martial and energetic manner,communicating in this way that you have understood thegiven command \/order. (\u201cHI\u201d, meaning yes or understood).24. In the case that your belt becomes undone during a training session,you have to do it up again, by placing your right knee on the floor. Also,you are not to play with your belt before or after class.25. It is in you power and duty if you really consider yourself part of theBushido-Reiryoku-Kan-Karate-Do academy, to know, to respect, to defend andto co-operate in all that is possible with the school, and it\u2019s instructors.26. It is compulsory that you use the Bushido-Reiryoku-Kan badge, which isavailable from the school.27. With respect to those students who have trained in other schoolsand who wish to enroll in the Bushido-Reiryoku-Kan, they are to give up all gradespreviously attained, and start again at the beginning with a white belt.Furthermore they will have to undergo a 3 month trial\/observation period,in which time, Sensei will determine the grading that best suits theircondition, experience and ability.28. This summary of indications and general rules and etiquette is to bestudied and kept, so that it can be used permanently for consultation ofthese regulations.29. Not following these rules may lead to suspension or expulsion of thestudent.<\/p>\n