Etiquette

We ask that you respect our instructors, staff and students by abiding by the following rules. This is important to us because it ensures that everyone that comes into our school is treated with the same level of respect.

Entering

• Please remove your shoes (this helps keep our school clean) and hats.

Language

• Please use courteous language.

Getting ready for classes

• Students are asked to change in the locker or rest rooms. Please keep personal belongings in the locker rooms.
• Proper school attire is required for all classes.
• Please remove all jewelry before stepping onto the mats.

Hygiene

• Please keep your body clean and your finger and toenails clipped short.

Class Attendance

• All students are asked to scan in before each class. We like to keep track for promotion purposes and so that we can better serve our students.

Instructors

• Please address our instructors by title; Master, Sensei or Instructor.

Mats

• We bow before we walk on and off the mats out of respect to our instructors.
• Only enrolled students are invited onto the mats.
• No food or beverages allowed.

During class

• If you are late for class or need to step away temporarily, please wait for your instructor to invite you onto the mat.
• If when attending a gi (uniform) class your belt comes untied, please turn away from your instructor and retie it properly.