Dojo Rule #35 - When Class Ends
At the end of class, after bowing out, students should remain in seiza until Sensei has left the mat. Well…. ‘Should’ if that’s part of...
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- Nov 23, 2020
Dojo Rule #1527 - Bokken Rack
Now that we know how to carry our bokken before and after class…. It needs to go back on the rack the right way.
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- Feb 10, 2020
Dojo Rule #1029 - When Late to Class...
Before joining everyone on the mat, sit in seiza at the edge of the mat and quietly perform a formal bow.
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- Oct 31, 2019
Dojo Rule #17 - Clean Feet
Make sure you go on the mat with clean feet. It’s a matter of hygiene as we are in constant contact with the mats.
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- Oct 3, 2019
Dojo Rule #16 - Clean Hands
Since we’re constantly grabbing each other it’s kind of obvious…. Wash your hands before and after class.
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- Sep 19, 2019
Dojo Rule #15 - No Perfume
Some people are allergic, and some people might be just extremely sensitive to the heavy scent of your choice… Be considerate.
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- Aug 22, 2019
Dojo Rule #14 - Don’t Block the View...
If you have to pass by people when they are lined up in seiza facing the Shomen, walk behind them, not in front.
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- Aug 15, 2019
Dojo Rule #13 - Hands off Orifices!
At least during class, Please keep your hands away from your nostrils, mouth, ear canals, or anus (yes, anus… we had a kid with his hand...
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- Jul 25, 2019
Dojo Rule #10 - Rei
Show respect and gratitude #dojoetiquette #reigi #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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- Jul 18, 2019
Dojo Rule #12 - No Talking
There is only one teacher on the mat during class. Talking should be kept to a minimum. #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics...
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- Jun 27, 2019
Dojo Rule#11 - Don’t Chew Gum
All sorts of things can happen…. None of them are good :) #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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- May 23, 2019
Dojo Rule #9 - Be on Time!
It means - Don’t be late to class, unless completely unavoidable. #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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- May 16, 2019
Dojo Rule #8 - Shoe Rack
When entering the Dojo, please remove your shoes and place them ON the shoe rack. Not AROUND it!!!... #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts...
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- May 9, 2019
Dojo Rule #7 - No Alcohol, No Drugs!
Never train if your ability has been compromised due to alcohol or drugs. We save the alcohol for our après keiko fiesta......
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- Apr 25, 2019
Dojo Rule #6 - Soji
Cleaning the dojo (soji) after class is the responsibility of all students, not just some… :) #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts ...
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- Apr 18, 2019
Dojo Rule #5 - Seiza
The only proper way to sit on the mat is in seiza. #dojoetiquette #sieza #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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- Apr 11, 2019
Dojo Rule #4 - Tie Up Long Hair
Long loose hair can get stepped on during ukemi, caught under nage’s knee during a pin, tangled during a throw, yanked during a neck...
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- Mar 28, 2019
Dojo Rule #3 - No Jewelry
It can cut or injure you, or worse - me! #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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- Mar 21, 2019
Dojo Rule #2 - Keep Your Nails Trimmed
Fingers and toes!!! #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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- Mar 14, 2019
Dojo Rule #1 - Keep Your Gi Clean
No one wants to train with you if you stink! #keikogi #aikidogi #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
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