1. Be punctual - be on time.
2. Bow-in when entering the mat area and bow-out when leaving the mat area.
Absolutely no shoes on the mat area and never walk bare foot outside of the mat area!
3. Always practice common courtesies such as extending the proper greetings
(hello, good evening, good-night, etc. to instructors, parents and friends.
4. Always be courteous to all instructors by addressing them as Professor/Master/Sensei.
For students, adults should be addressed as Mr/Mrs/Ms.
5. Be neat and clean at all times.
6. A good Martial Artist will always take care of his/hers uniform and make sure it is
always clean and in good conditions. “Air out” your uniform after each practice
and wash it regularly.
7. Fingernails and toenails must be cut short at all times. This will prevent injury to
others and yourself. Hair should be clean and neat.
8. Rings, jewelry, or other accessories is never to be worn on the mat.
9. Slippers must be worn when off the mat. They should be arranged neatly along
the side of the mat.
10. Do not talk during a sparring round unless you and your partner have a mutual
agreement to do
11. If instructor is teaching a particular technique, do not deviate or improvise. Drill
the move until your instructor advises otherwise.
12. Students must pay strict attention to instructors.
13. Know your partner’s limitation or physical abilities. We are all here to learn and
have fun, so be extremely careful with your partners. Be aware of differences in
age, weight and skills. Please use common sense.
14. If you sweat profusely, keep a towel close by.
15. You must ask permission to enter the mat or get off the mat area.
16. There should be no conversing between parents and students while on the mat
17. No mat side coaching from parents.
18. Do not drink water while on the mat.
19. Students are to keep the kitchen area and washrooms neat and clean as well as
other areas.
20. Report any injuries to the instructors immediately.
21. No gum chewing is allowed at anytime.