Zen Do Dojo Etiquette

1. Never step onto the mat with shoes or dirty feet.
2. All students will refer to the Head Instructor as "Sensei" and other black belts as Sempai.
3. All students will refer to instructors 7th degree or higher as "Shihan".
4. All students are required to wear uniforms "Gi" white top, pants and appropriate ranked belt at all classes. A plain T-shirt or under shirt is allowed under gi top and an athletic cup is recommended for male students. A T-Shirt is required under gi top for all female students.
5. No gum chewing, candy, or drinks during class
6. Students must remove all jewelry (that is not permanent) before class for safety.
7. Students are not allowed in class if they are intoxicated in any way.
8. Students are required to keep fingernail and toenails short and long hair tied back.
9. Unnecessary conversation is to be avoided especially when working with a higher rank.
10. Students should stand when the sensei enters the dojo.
11. As a sign of mutual respect and appreciation , the student should bow before and after working with a partner, also upon entering and leaving the dojo and getting on or off the mat.
12. Never leave the mat without permission from an instructor.
13. Report all injuries to an instructor promptly.
14. Training at other martial art schools are not allowed unless given permission by the head instructor. Excludes Black Belts.
15. Ju-Jitsu training outside the dojo is discouraged to prevent injuries.
16. Class tuition's are due upon the first class of each month or upon scheduled renewal. Do not lapse in payment as it is disrespectful.
17. Students will not embarrass themselves or disrespect their instructors and fellow students by arriving to class late. Students should be in uniform and lined up awaiting instruction when class is scheduled to begin. If late wait at the edge of the mat until the instructor bows you into class. Failure to do so will be dealt with at the instructors discretion.
18. Advancement in rank and techniques are at the sole discretion of Sensei.
19. Dojo Membership and instruction is a privilege and not a right. You may be asked to leave and your membership terminated by the Head Instructor without prior notice for reasons such as: chronic lateness, bad attitude, dangerous practice, lack of etiquette, non-payment of dues, fighting, or repeated breaking of the dojo rules.
20. Always observe the Seven Virtues of Bushido.