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Karate training takes place in a traditional Japanese manner and karate-ka are required to observe certain rules.
General Matters
Shoes are always left outside the dojo. For aesthetic and safety reasons, all jewelry (including watches, rings, chains and earrings) must be removed before entering the dojo. For the same reasons, nails must be kept short. Glasses, contact lens and hearing aids may be worn during training (at the wearer's risk).
Before entering (or leaving) class, it is necessary to bow. This is a way of paying respect to the dojo and to the other students.
If you are watching a class, clinic, promotion or tournament, sit quietly at the back and do not talk, eat, read or move around. Students are expected to remain throughout an event, just like a regular class. If you have to leave early, obtain permission in advance.
The Bow In
Japanese culture places great emphasis on respect for one's senior. When the class commences, all students line up in order of seniority, facing the front (shomen). Students line up in one row (space permitting), from right to left, in order of rank. Within each rank, students also line up from right to left, in order of seniority. The line should be centered behind the instructor; students should be shoulder to shoulder.
After lining up, students kneel down together (seiza). After a brief period of meditation (mokusu), to clear the mind, everyone bows to the instructor (sensei ni rei). Formal training then commences.
During Class
During class, students should not converse with each other. At a break (during yasime) adjust and straighten your gi by turning away from the front of class. It is considered very disrespectful to yawn during class, talk while the instructor is talking, or look away while the instructor is giving instructions, as this suggests boredom. Looking at the clock is inappropriate for the same reason.
If you arrive late, assume seiza position at the back of the dojo, until directed to join class. If you have to leave the dojo before class is over (because of another commitment, illness or injury) obtain permission from the instructor at the beginning of class. No water or bathroom breaks are allowed unless your are sick or injured.
The Bow Out
At the end of class, students line up and then assume seiza position. There is a brief period of meditation. Then, students bow to the instructor and thank him for his instructions. When leaving the floor, bow again facing the dojo. |
Adult Classes
Tuesday and Thursdays
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Doshi-Kai Karate Dojo
New Exchange Place
138 Main Street (Route 27)
Top Floor
Acton, MA 01720
Tel. 617-738-6244
info@doshikai.net
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