To maintain safety in our classroom and to maintain a positive and respectful Martial Arts environment, we will request our students to follow these guidelines.
Karate School Guidelines
- Always place your shoes in changing areas.
- No unattended or supervised children are permitted.
- Respect other peoples property and belongings.
- Keep your uniform neat and clean with patches in proper placement.
- Practice good personal hygiene habits. Keep uniforms neat, clean and odor free.
- Remove all jewelry before entering class.
- Respect the class that is in session:
- Keep conversations at a low volume.
- Remain off the teaching area until your class.
- Quietly prepare for your class.
- Always have your attendance card before entering class.
- Demonstrate a formal “Bow” as you enter and exit from the main classroom.
- Always be well mannered and courteous toward others.
- Introduce your guests or visitors to an instructor and show them guest seating.
- Enter class with energy and demonstrate your enthusiasm for learning.
- Focus your eyes on your instructor.
- Always show your best attention and give your instructor positive response to questions.
- Demonstrate proper posture and attitude at all times.
- No vulgarities or obscene language in the school.
- No chewing gum or candy in the classroom.
- Steady and consistent attendance is essential to progress. If possible, please notify your instructor if you will be missing class.
- Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your class.
- Memorize our “Student Creed” and recite it at the beginning of each class. Learning — Understanding — Applying its meaning will enhance your progress.
- Learn to tie your uniform and belt properly.
- All drinks/food items are to remain on the uncarpeted section of the school (near the soda machines).
- Always remove your belt before leaving the school.
- The blue section of carpet is reserved for students participating in class. If you are not in class, please remain on the red carpet or in the snack area.
- Please mark all personal belongings with your name.
- The area behind the reception desk is off limits to all students (unless being sized for equipment).
