Fairfax Shotokan classes follow the traditional rules of Japanese karate set forth by Master Funakoshi and followed by ISKF. More specifically the dojo’s immediate rules are:
- Attend class on time
- Rei (bow) before entering and leaving the dojo
- Rei to black belts/higher belts
- Address the instructor as Sensei (teacher)
- Address higher ranking students as Sempai
- Wear a clean gi (uniform)
- If you arrive late to class, kneel just inside the door and wait until permitted to enter by the instructor
- Do not talk during training
- Never take your belt off while wearing a gi
- No shoes allowed in the dojo
- Cannot train without wearing a gi
- Make all payments on time
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