Dojo Etiquette: How to behave in a Shorinji Kempo Dojo

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The following explains how Kenshi are expected to behave in the dojo or dojo etiquette. Kenshi are expected to observe the following at all times while in the dojo and knowledge of this is tested during the 4th kyu grading.

Cleanliness

Make sure your hands and feet are clean.
Finger and toe nails should be kept short.
Make sure that your DOGI is kept clean and in good repair.
Avoid the embarrassment of having to be told.

Discipline

On arrival at the DOJO get changed quickly, Then either practice your techniques or some form of exercise. DO not stand aimlessly around talking. Do not sit on the DOJO floor (unless you are told to do so)
Any Kenshi (students of Kempo) arriving late will sit in Zazen. This is so that you may prepare yourself for the training session.
Ensure that you always address your instructor as Sensei, your captain as Shusho and your vice captain as Fukusho. Remember to salute (Gassho) any of the above before you speak to them.
Senior students should be addressed as Sempi.
Make sure you react with speed to any instructions given to you by the Sensi, Shusho, Fukusho or any senior student.
Make every attempt to be ready for training 10 minutes before the session is due to begin.
Make sure that you pay your training fees promptly. The fee's are due on the first training session of each month. Do not wait to be asked. Non payment of fees may result in suspension of training.

General

No shoes or jewellery of any description are to be worn in the Dojo.
No gum is to be chewed.

Lastly, remember if you have any questions or problems that are not related to training then ask the Shusho or the Fukushos.