Discipline and Etiquette in the Dojo

 

Students should:

 

- respect the Sensei by following his/her instruction whilst in the dojo. Under no circumstances should students chat whilst Sensei is demonstrating technique.

- respect the Sensei and fellow students both inside and outside the dojo environment at all times.

- keep the Sensei fully informed, as a matter of courtesy, of any activities which relate to Aikido both inside and outside the dojo.

- act as ambassadors of the dojo whether inside the UK or abroad.

- have full insurance cover so as not to compromise fellow students and to ensure they are fulfilling their obligations to the Sensei, Dojo and ZETAR requirements.

- advise the Sensei of any disability and to ensure this is detailed in the dojo membership form.

- clear with the Sensei any intended contact with outside organisations with regards to Aikido and all such actual contact must be cleared by the Sensei to avoid any misrepresentation or duplication of effort.

No student can:

- set up a dojo without consulting with the Sensei on the viability of such a dojo, its location, safety issues, insurance and training times.

Clothing:

Students must not wear jewellery whilst training; if you cannot remove it please cover with a plaster or explain the reasons why to the Sensei. If the wearing of

such jewellery could cause harm to a fellow student, the student will unfortunately not be able to train.

 

Health and safety in the dojo has to take priority at all times.
Please ensure your gi is clean and smart at all times.

Weapons:

Tomiki Aikido classes will include the use of weapons (Bokken, Jo & Tanto) students are expected to bring these weapons to each class. Weapons in an unsafe condition will not be allowed in the dojo.

Seminar Etiquette:

Please remember all members are ambassadors of the Shoshinkan dojo and, as such, are required to be on best behaviour at all times when attending events, courses and seminars.
 
 
Rights:

The Sensei reserves the right to refuse any student access to training and/or to be a member of the dojo. Any student misrepresenting the dojo or acting inappropriately as to cause harm to the reputation of the dojo and it's members, or to carry out any act which causes harm or distress to a fellow student or Sensei at any time will be subject to a process of disciplinary procedure as follows:
verbal warning, written warning, written dismissal from dojo membership which will be lodged with the ZETAR Executive Board. The Sensei reserves the right to refuse membership of the Shoshinkan Dojo.
Your co-operation to the above is most appreciated to ensure a very enjoyable, safe and successful training environment at all times -

Thank you.

Students, on signing the ZETAR/BASAA licence application form you have agreed to abide by these dojo rules.