Rules and Regulations for the dojo

RULES - REGULATIONS of the karate studios

No one will be allowed to train who is under the influence of alcohol.  If the odor of alcohol is detected upon you, you will be asked to leave the dojo.

Any student under the influence of illicit drugs will immediately be suspended from Seiwakai
No smoking in the dojo at any time, please advise parents and visitors of this rule and also advise them not to stand in front of the dojo and smoke.  The smoke carries into the dojo.

Adhere to the Sempai / Kohai (senior / junior) relationship at all times while a  member of Seiwakai.
No shoes are to be worn in the training area of the dojo at anytime.
Do not horseplay or fool around in the dojo at anytime.
No cursing in any part of the dojo at anytime.

Do not use any equipment (makiwara, shields, weapons, etc.) that you have not  received training on.
Never remove anything that is not yours from the dojo.
Do not throw any equipment (bags, shin guards, etc.) while inside the dojo.

Do not bring students from other schools to the dojo to train or watch unless you have permission.
Never correct a senior student.
Report all injuries immediately.

ETIQUETTE:

Always Rei  to Sensei and seniors upon first meeting of the day.
Always rise when Sensei enters any area.
Never approach Sensei with a question (unless personal) without first going to a senior or getting permission (this includes his office).
When approaching Sensei or a senior, always Rei before asking your question.  If you do not get a response you should leave and wait until another time.

Never interrupt Sensei or Sempais if they are speaking to someone else (unless it's an emergency
Never walk onto the training floor if Sensei and / or Sempais are training.  Wait until you are told it is okay.
Never join in on any individual that is training that Sensei and / or Sempais may  be giving to another student.  This includes kata, especially if the kata is above  your rank level.  If you are invited, then you may join.

If you see something dirty or something that needs attention, clean it or notify a  senior.
When you are given directions or an order always sound-off loudly with Hai.
When you are told to line-up or move to another location of the dojo, do it as fast as possible.
If you are asked a question by Sensei or a senior always rei and stand at attention (yoi) until dismissed.

 If you are called upon in class to come to the front of the dojo and assist Sensei do it quickly and with honour. Never flinch or pull-back when Sensei is demonstrating with you.

 Worry only about yourself and not about others.

 Senior rank will give the order to line-up approximately 1 minute before the start of class.  Remain standing     in yoi-dachi (ready stance) until Sensei presents himself (no matter how long).
 It is not proper to wear wrist bands in class (a good rule of thumb; if it did not  come with the gi don't wear it.
 Place all cash in envelopes with your name and purpose of cash on the outside.
 Take all clothes and belongings home after each class.
 If you are late for class, (sign-in after class) dress and osu just outside the dressing rooms, kneel and  mokuso facing away from class.  When you are  instructed to join the class, bow saying "Shitsurei shimasu" (excuse me for being late), quickly join class in the rear.
 At the completion of class and after the dojo is cleaned, fold your dogi on the training floor area.
Treat all fellow students with respect, both in and out of the dojo. 


PROCEDURE AT THE START OF CLASS:
(to be administered by the most senior rank in attendance - NOT SENSEI)
Announce to line up 1 minute prior to start of class.  EVERYONE lines-up immediately.
As Sensei faces the class the commands are as follows:

"Sensei ni rei" (bow to Sensei) all bow.
"Seiza" (formal kneeling position) all rei (bow) and then kneel (fists on thighs).

""Mokuso" (close eyes for meditation).  Concentrate on your breathing, prepare yourself for training.
"Mokuso yame" (stop meditating, open eyes).
"Tazaki ni taishta  ni rei" (bow to Hanshi), all place fists on the floor alongside the knees and bow head to         the floor.
"Sensei ni rei", all place fists to the floor and bow.
"Sempai ni rei", all place fists to the floor and bow.
"Otagi ni rei" (bow to all), all place fists to the floor and bow.
  From Sensei: "Geiko hajime" (training begin), all place fists to the floor again and bow.  At this time wait for     any instructions from Sensei.  "Tatte kudasai"   (please rise), all rise.

PROCEDURE AT THE END OF CLASS:
(to be administered by the most senior rank in attendance - NOT SENSEI)

"Seiza" (kneel).
"Dojo kun" (training hall oath), all respond with osu.  Senior recites the dojo kun, all repeat after the senior.
"Mokuso" (close eyes).
"Mokuso yame" (open eyes).
"Tazaki  ni rei" (bow to Sosai), all place fists on the floor and bow.
"Sensei ni rei", all place fists to the floor and bow.
"Sempai ni rei", all place fists to the floor and bow.
"Otagi ni rei" (bow to all), all place fists to the floor and bow.
  From Sensei: "Geiko yame" (training end), all place fists to the floor again and bow.  "Tatte kudasai" (please rise), all rise.


SPIRIT:

 Support your dojo, get involved with various programs, events and activities(newsletter, committees, camps   trips, etc.)
 Support your dojo by purchasing the various items that are sold (tee shirts, bags, videos, supplements, etc.    By doing this it demonstrates your commitment and spirit, while helping to maintain low training fees.

Excuses...there are none!

GEIKO:

How often you train will determine the rate of progression, both physically and  advancement in rank.  it is recommended that you attend class three (3) times per week.

Everyone should always strive to give 100% of themselves in every class.   However, if you are reaching your physical limit in class do not push above it. This may only cause injury, resulting in a set-back in your training.  If you have an injury that limits your participation, please advise a senior.  Remember, lower
belts are not expected to keep up with seniors, nor should you even try.  This  also goes for those students who are older and wiser than others.     DO ONLY WHAT YOU CAN.

DOJO (Training Hall):

Dojo means: a cherished place of learning.  Respect it and appreciate the fact that you have a place to train and that you are a member of the largest and strongest karate organization in the world.

 Every student must take part in cleaning the dojo after each training session. 
 This part of training is even more important than the techniques you perform.
 (Do not get a drink or start to change clothes until the entire dojo is finished)

  Respect for the dojo includes the dressing rooms and bathrooms as well.
  Do not leave any personal items including dogis in the dojo after closing.

DOGI (Training Uniform):

  Your dogi is a piece of your training equipment, without it you could not train.
  It is to be treated with respect and rolled after each training session.  It should
  always be clean and presentable upon entry to the dojo.  No one (except
  children being picked up by parents) should wear any part of the dogi in public.
  Parents do not allow your child to wear the dogi other than to and from the  dojo.

  Affix patches to the dogi immediately after receiving them.
  Women only are permitted to wear tee shirts under their gi tops.

OBI (belt):

  The obi is also part of your uniform and should be respected.
  Never wash the obi, air it out after class.
  If your obi comes untied during training stop and retie (always face the rear of the dojo).
   Never let your obi drop to the floor.

  Special training events may require you to wear only the dogi pants w/ obi and a tee shirt.

  Never wear the dogi (top / bottom) without the obi.