Dojo Rules
1. The deck is to be used for training only. It is discourteous to interrupt or interfere with lessons in progress. If you are late, seek permission from the instructor to enter a class that has already started, not after 15 minutes
2. While on deck, address all instructors and fellow students as Mr., Ms., Sir, Ma’am
3. Students must be in full uniform while training in the dojo. Approved uniforms are as follows:
- Student gi consists of white top and white pants.
- Black Belt Club members should wear the approved BBC Gi
Black Belt Ranks:
- Jr. Black- white top, black pants
- 1st degree- white top, black pants
- 2nd degree- red top, black pants
- 3rd degree- blue top, black pants
- 4th degree- black top, black pants
- 5th degree and up- any color
Instructors must wear the embroidered black gi while teaching class.
Optional summer uniform consisting of school t-shirt or tank top, rank belt, and gi pants may be worn May 15th – Oct 15th.
Exceptions to dress code are made for weight training, bag work, Tai-Ro-Bics and contact workouts. Ask management for clarification.
4. Students are to train with bare feet or approved footwear only. Deck shoes are to be reserved for deck surfaces and are not to be used outside the dojo
5. Water and sports drinks are to be in spill-proof containers and kept off the deck.
6. No gum chewing on deck
7. All sparring must be supervised by an instructor. It is mandatory for all students to have sparring gear for safety
8. No horseplay allowed at any time
9. Honesty, Courtesy, Respect, Discipline, Loyalty and Courage are the motivating values of this school and are the expected characteristics of all of our students
10. Observe dojo etiquette by bowing upon entering and leaving training areas.
11. Arrive 10 minutes prior to your class to allow you to check in at the reception desk, get dressed and stretched out.
12. Do not congregate in the lobby or around the reception desk
13. Please help keep the dojo clean; put trash in proper receptacles, store personal equipment and be courteous with restroom usage
14. Spectators are requested to maintain silence at the opening and closing of classes.