STUDENT CREED
1. I will avoid all things that are not good for me.
2. I will make myself strong and confident, and never use Karate in an offensive manner.
3. I will speak respectfully to my parents and teachers, and be courteous to everyone.
4. I will strive to bring out the best in myself and in others.
5. I will always try hard, never give up, and finish what I start.
6. Whenever I give my word, I promise to keep it.
SIX STEPS FOR SUCCESS IN KARATE
1. Train Everyday.
2. Get in Shape.
3. Use the promotion requirements as a guideline for your training.
4. Ask for assistance from your seniors.
5. Realize that making mistakes is inevitable.
6. Share your experience of the training with others.
PRECEPTS FOR THE MASTERY OF KARATE-DO
1. We are equal in that we are responsible for our own success or failure.
2. We cannot reach our full potential unless we overcome our self-imposed limitations.
3. Some techniques may require you to practice twice as much as the next person to accomplish the same thing.
4. Do not wait or depend on others to help you improve. Respect people and be grateful for their example, but take charge of your own training.
5. Develop an open mind as well as a strong body and believe in yourself.
6. Karate-Do may be referred to as the desire to improve yourself or a life-long marathon race, which can only be won through self-discipline, diligent training, and your own creative efforts.
DOJO CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE
1. No shoes allowed on the mats.
2. Bow when entering and leaving the mats.
3. Bow before and after doing partner drills (kumite).
4. Bow at the beginning and end of each class.
5. If you are late, wait to be recognized by the instructor before joining class.
6. If you need to leave early, speak to instructor before class begins.
7. Refer to the Owner/Head Instructor as “Sensei.” and call assistants “Sempai” or Mr/Ms ____.
8. The dojo is to be kept clean by the students.
9. Don’t leave personal belongings in the dojo overnight.
10. Don’t smoke or practice under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
11. No gum allowed on the mats.
12. Do not wear jewelry in class.
13. Keep your fingernails and toenails short and clean.
14. Learn new katas only with the approval of Sensei.
15. Don’t teach or show karate techniques to non-members.
16. Stay out of fights and don’t provoke or threaten others.
17. Keep your uniform neat and clean.
18. Be respectful and courteous to others.
19. Avoid gossip and don’t speak ill of others.
20. Bring all your equipment to every class.
21. Get your attendance card before your class.
22. Sit quietly and in the correct spot before class.
23. Say goodbye to the Instructor and classmates as you exit the dojo.
24. Know your requirements before testing.
25. No food or drink on the mats.
26. No pets in the dojo.
(Choose 10-12 rules, customs, or etiquette to recite.)
MAXIMS OF THE DOJO
Courtesy
I promise to be courteous and display humility in my interactions with others, and to conduct myself in a manner that supports the progress of everyone in class including myself.
Cleanliness
I promise to keep my body and uniform neat and clean, and to clear my mind of all pre-occupying thoughts, so I can concentrate on what I am practicing.
Diligence
I promise to pay attention to exert streneous effort, to workout hard in class, and to use my time diligently by practicing what was shown to me by my instructors and seniors.
Responsibility
I promise to adhere to the Dojo Customs, to live by the Student Creed, to assist my classmates when given an opportunity, to attend class at least twice a week, and to keep my Sensei informed when I cannot attend.
BLACK BELT PLEDGE
As a student of Shorin-Ryu
and a member of this Dojo,
I promise to be...
Attentive in my listening,
Courteous in my speaking,
Diligent in my training,
Positive in my thinking
and
Respectful to my seniors,
What is your goal?
BLACK BELT EXCELLENCE
