Rules and Etiquette for Training in the Dojo

DOJO RULES

* The dojo is a place of peace, concentration and discipline. Behavior in the dojo must therefore always be adapted to the atmosphere of the collection.

* The word of the training leader/trainer is binding for everyone. He has the right and duty to reprimand anyone who does not conform to the discipline. At the same time, he is also a role model when it comes to adhering to dojo etiquette.

* It is not permitted to enter the dojo with street shoes. Trainees use clean zori (slippers) for the journey from the cloakroom to the dojo.

* Before entering and leaving the tatami (mat surface), feet must be washed with soap and water. As a general rule, you can only enter the tatami barefoot. (Also applies to the cleaning staff!)

* When entering the dojo or the tatami, greetings are directed towards the kamiza.

* Classes should be attended regularly. Arriving late should be avoided at all costs.

* Do not leave the mat area during training. In absolutely exceptional cases, the training leader grants permission.

* The judo gi must always be clean. Normally it should be washed after every other training session at the latest.

* Finger and toenails should always be cut short to avoid scratches and cuts. In order to prevent the risk of injury, no jewelry (finger rings, necklaces, watches, earrings) may be worn during training.

* When dealing with your partner, fairness and consideration are the top priority. When training different levels together, the higher graded Budoka takes into account the less advanced level of training of his partner.

* While working on the tatami, personal friendships or antipathies are to be considered non-existent. During training, behavior towards every fellow trainee should be equally neutral and politely courteous.

* At each change of partners (at the beginning and at the end of the sequence), the partners greet each other. Depending on whether you work on the ground or standing, this is done with Ritsu-Rei or Za-Rei.

* The Budoka should be helpful, friendly and courteous to one another. In doing so, they follow one of the most important principles for judo training set forth by Jigoro Kano: “Jita-Kyoei” (“Mutual friendship and willingness to help”)

* Guests and spectators (including relatives of training children) who do not take part in the training behave in such a way that the lesson is not disturbed under any circumstances. Interventions by the training leader or by trainees during the lesson must be avoided in any case. The trainer will of course be available to answer any questions after the lesson has ended.

2024-01-18 16:55:49
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