Ronin Dragon Dojo Rules

Dojo Rules

Students will show respect to the dojo by bowing upon entering and exiting the dojo.
Students must show respect to all black belts by bowing to them upon entering the dojo and addressing them by their proper name/ title.
Students must also show respect for higher ranks.
Always address the instructor with "sir", "ma'am" or just simply reply "OSU"
No shoes are allowed when entering the workout area.
Students are not allowed to chew gum during a workout.
Do not interrupt the class unless it is an emergency.
Students will not spar without a BLACK BELT present and will be able to ONLY when approval is given.
Students must clean up after themselves. Help keep our dojo clean!
Students will keep a notebook with all information received from the dojo, and should write down all katas and techniques they learn. This information will be required to advance to your black belt.
Students will not use profanity and will leave bad attitudes outside.
Hats/ shirts that promote drugs or alcohol are NOT allowed in the dojo.

Training Attire

Students must always come to workout in complete uniform. Uniform should be clean and under shirts must be tucked into your gi pants.
Jewelry of any kind are not allowed on the workout floor, with the exception of wedding rings, or if ears were just recently pierced. This is for the protection of students and others as well.
Ladies must always wear a shirt under their gi top.
Gentlemen must always wear a groin cup.
Long hair must be pinned up or tied back in a ponytail. Do not wear hairpins/ barrettes that will cause injury to you or to someone else.
When sparring, full gear is required, i.e., head gear, hand gear, foot gear, shin guards, mouthpiece, and a groin cup. Carry full gear with you at all times. If gear is borrowed from the dojo, make sure that it is put away neatly and the equipment area is clean. We encourage students to purchase their own sparring gear, as we have limited supply.
Never wear your belt outside of the dojo, unless you are performing in a tournament or demonstration (with the knowledge of your Sensei/Shihan).
Never wash your belt!
Do not forget your book or belt at the dojo. It may be taken away until the instructor chooses to return it to you.

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