Martial Arts Etiquette

The Dojo environment is open minded and supportive. We value each student and do our best to create a community where everyone is encouraged to be the best person they can be and to enter into the Budo spirit. To make that experience possible in a group setting, we ask that you be mindful of some basic Martial arts etiquette:

• Please arrive for class 10 minutes early. This gives you time to park, get signed in and settled for class.

• Please turn cell phones and pagers OFF or SILENT. A cell phone on vibrate can be as disruptive as a phone with the ringer on.

• Please leave shoes and coats in the lobby area on the racks and cubbies provided.

• You can bring your purse/keys/wallet into the practice room.

• You are welcome to bring a water bottle to class, but we ask that you do not bring cups of water or other beverages. The instructor moves throughout the room during class and spilling a cup of water is a disruption to the whole class.

• Please talk to your instructor about any pre-existing physical condition, old sports injuries or health concerns that might be relevant to your class.  Teachers will do their best to provide modifications to suit your needs.

• Please let the instructor know if you need to leave class early — and then please do so quietly.