14 simple tips to make your training session a safe and beneficial experience...

1 Be prompt. Arrive before class begins. If you come in late, wait for permission to join practice. (Note: You may enter class late or leave early if needed due to your schedule)

2 Always bow when entering or leaving the training area (dojo). Remove shoes before entering the dojo.

3 At the start of class line up by rank (senior students to the left side)

4 Bow to Sensei and any other black belts as a greeting and to show respect as you enter or leave the training area.

5 Before and after practice always bow to your partner.

6 Don't wear a watch, ear-rings, chains, rings, hair clasps or anything else hard or metal.

7 Keep your fingernails and toenails clipped.

8 Keep your Gi and body clean.

9 Junior students are expected to look to seniors for guidance, imitate their behaviour and treat them with respect and consideration.

10 Senior students are expected to set a good example for juniors, protect them from injury, help them to learn and treat them with respect and consideration.

11 Do not teach any unrelated new techniques to other students unless asked to do so by your teacher.

12 Never lose your temper during practice.

13 Do not talk when the instructor is speaking to the class

14 If needed, ask permission from the instructor to leave class early