¨ Observe Dojo etiquette by bowing (facing the deck) upon entering and leaving deck area
¨ Address all instructors as Mr, Mrs, Ms, Ma’am or Sir
¨ Arrive 10 minutes prior to your class, to allow time for you to collect your chart, get dressed and stretch out before your class.
¨ Please be silent & still during all Creeds and Salutations
¨ No talking to students while in class
¨ Do not congregate on deck in training area
¨ Please get permission from an instructor before crossing deck during class
¨ No horseplay
¨ No street shoes on deck while in class. You may wear deck approved shoes – see Mrs Thibault
¨ Please help keep school clean
¨ No obscene, vulgar, offensive or abusive language.
¨ Maintain respect at all times before, during & after class
¨ Juniors must remain inside the school until parents arrive to pick them up
¨ Please do not allow unattended children to run freely about the school
¨ Maintain courtesy at all times inside & outside the school
¨ No smoking
¨ Respect others with your own personal hygiene
¨ Do not leave clothing, or bags & equipment in the school. Please double check before you leave.
¨ Please do not touch stereo equipment, ask staff for assistance
¨ Please do not leave class without instructor permission
¨ Please remove jewelry before attending class.
¨ Proper protocol when enter school is: “In State, Asa!” 
¨ Turn cell phones off when in school
¨ Speak to an instructor if special permission is necessary
¨ Use restroom BEFORE starting class
¨ No gum chewing during class
¨ No eating or drinking on deck 
¨ Use Reception area if you need to eat between classes
¨ Always bring sparring equipment to every class…you never know
¨ Students must have ALL sparring equipment in order to spar:  Headgear, Mouth piece, Rib guard, gloves, shinpads, footpads, and groin protection (for men).
¨ Keep eye contact with instructor during Student Creed
¨ Please do not swing, climb or hang on equipment
¨ Do not kick bags or shields with shoes on
¨ Please give the school a courtesy call if you are unable to attend class
¨ Please adhere to instructors’ requests – most will be in regards to all of the above
¨ Safety First, Respect Your Opponent, Total Self Control!