Dojo Rules and Etiquette
1. Bow on entering and leaving the Dojo (training Hall).

2.Address any instructor as "Sensei" whilst in the Dojo.

3."Oss" is a sign of respect and is used generally in Karate especially in the following situations:-

- Upon receiving any advice or commands from the teacher, the student must reply by answering "Oss"

- When bowing at the start and finish of the class

- When facing a partner during Kumite, students must bow to each other

4. Students should endeavour to train at least twice a week

5.Students must not leave the class without first obtaining permission from the Teacher

6.Any Student arriving late must take up a kneeling position at the front of the class and await permission from the Teacher before joining the class, if the warm-up has finished the student should warn-up before attempting to join the class

7.Finger and toe nails must be kept clean and short.

8.Gis (karate suite) must be kept clean and in good condition

9.Jewellery must not be worn during training. if you can't remove a ring then tape must be wrapped around it.

10.Members must not smoke swear, chew gum, spit or commit any other act likely to offend the etiquette of the dojo.

11.Members must not use their skills in any offensive way outside the Dojo.

12 Anyone Watching the class must not distract students during the class, they should always address the Teacher

Shotokan Karate
Dojo Kun
Dojo Kun
Hitotsu. Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomuro Koto.
Hitotsu. Makoto no Michi wo Mamoru Koto.
Hitotsu. Doryoku no Seishin o Yashinau Koto.
Hitotsu. Reigi o Omonzuru Koto.
Hitotsu. Kekki no Yu o Imashimuru Koto.
First. Seek perfection of character
First. Be Faithful
First. Endeavor
First. Respect others
First. Refrain from violent behavior


"Since karate is a martial art, you must practice with the utmost seriousness from the very beginning."

"Try to do exactly as you are taught without complaining or quibbling."

"When you are learning a new technique, practice it wholeheartedly until you truly understand it."

"Don't pretend to be a great master and don't try to show off your strength."

"Remember that you must always have a deep regard for courtesy and you must be respectful and obedient toward your seniors."

"You must ignore the bad and adopt the good."

"Think of everyday life as karate training."

Gichin Funakoshi