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:

1. Attend class on time
2. Rei (bow) before entering and leaving the dojo
3. Rei to black belts/higher belts
4. Address the instructor as Sensei (teacher)
5. Address higher ranking students as Sempai
6. Wear a clean gi (uniform)
7. If you arrive late to class, kneel just inside the door and wait until permitted to enter by the instructor
8. Do not talk during training
9. Never take your belt off while wearing a gi
10. No shoes allowed in the dojo
11. Cannot train without wearing a gi
12. Make all payments on time