Amateur Ju-Jitsu Academy

              

              

Dojo Etiquette

 

To learn ju-jitsu it is essential to accept

the etiquette and customs of the dojo.

These assist both learning and safety.

A Rei (bow) should be made on entering

the dojo to signify mental preparation

for training.

 

A Rei should also be made before

leaving the dojo (Training Hall).

A Rei should be made before stepping

onto the mat.

Likewise, a Rei should be made before

stepping off the mat.

Students should Rei to each other before

training together and similarly should

Rei when they finish.

 

Students should endeavour to arrive at

least ten minutes before lesson time to

enable lesson fees to be paid and

registration to be completed, plus any

other administration.

 

Before a lesson every student must

help to put out mats, adjust as required

and put away as required at the end

before leaving the dojo and getting

changed.

 

Students should Rei to the Sensei after

being shown a technique.

Dan grades (black belts) are to be

addressed as "Sensei".

When training, a student should always

be mindful of the safety of those around

him/her.

 

When in the standing or kneeling

position at the beginning and end

of a class the student is expected

to be quiet, still and listening.

 

Amateur Ju-Jitsu Academy Code

 

* Always show respect to your

   Sensei and fellow students.

 

* Show modesty never be boastful.

 

* Control your temper always show

   self discipline.

 

* Keep your Gi smart, clean and in

   good repair.

 

* Any person injured during training

   must report to the instructor in

   charge.

 

* No person shall practice any technique

   other than those expressed by the

   instructor in charge.

 

* Never wear jewellery during training.

 

* Only AJJA approved

   Gi's and Obi’s to be worn.

 

* No smoking or consumption of alcohol

   in the dojo at any time.

 

* Keep your finger & toe nails trimmed.

 

* No person may go onto the Tatami

   without consent.

 

* Any person whose conduct is

   detrimental to the AJJA or its members

   may be expelled at once.

   All grades and titles may be withdrawn.

 

* No technique is to be practised outside

   the dojo.

 

* Any person who questions any

   decision by any Dan grade or visiting

   Instructor will be subject to disciplinary

   action.

 

* No mobile phones to be used in the

   dojo except in the case of an

   emergency.

 

AMA and AJJA reserve the right to cancel any students Membership.