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Post by gh0st on Sept 1, 2004 6:50:20 GMT
So far I have got bits and pieces for basic dojo etiquette from watching what other people do. So whats the complete and definative list of basic dojo politeness for the newbie?
Chris
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Post by AngelaG on Sept 1, 2004 11:15:37 GMT
That would vary from dojo to dojo. However I guess you can't go wrong by being as polite as possible and letting your instructor tell you where you can relax; rather than doing whatever you want and being asked to follow the club's rules. It's probably better just to ask beforehand though, some people get offended really easily.
Some pointers
1) What to refer to the instructors as?
2) If training at another dojo is it appropriate to wear your own belt, or a white belt?
3) What badges etc are acceptable on a gi?
4) Rules about hair, jewellery, make up etc.
5) Do you need to ask to go and get water?
It's always to be safe then sorry so I'd say always go to the extremes of politeness and respect and then take the lead from how people react. For example if I trained elsewhere I would always bow on and off the mat, always ask to take a break if needed etc until told otherwise.
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Post by Aefibird on Sept 4, 2004 22:37:13 GMT
"It's always to be safe then sorry so I'd say always go to the extremes of politeness and respect and then take the lead from how people react."
I agree. Some dojo's and martial arts schools are very formal, whilst others are more laid-back (e.g. they tend not to use titles for their instructors, instead preferring to call them by name etc.)
However, I'd suggest that some basic karate rules of politeness are to be silent during training unless asked a question or during a discussion session; to always ask permission to do things (e.g. have a drink of water); to address the instructor as "Sensei" or "Sir" or "Madam" until you find out their preferred method of address.
However, everyone makes slip-ups in dojo ettiquette, especially at first. If you look like you are trying hard and wanting to fit in, then I'm sure that if you 'goof' (e.g. miss out on bowing to someone that you're supposed to bow to) it will be overlooked.
The best way is to watch what the students in a class do in terms of politeness and follow their example. All dojo's are different - the best people to advise you on what to do/not to do would be your instructor or fellow students.
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Post by AngelaG on Sept 5, 2004 17:41:05 GMT
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Post by demonwarrior on Sept 9, 2004 12:23:10 GMT
Always turn up on time.
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Post by searcher2 on Sept 10, 2004 8:54:34 GMT
Never pass negative comments to your juniors. All criticism must be constructive.
I recently witnessed a class where the instructor's idea of teaching was to yell "Just do it right". Not my idea of teaching.
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