1) Always be respectful to others inside and outside of the dojo (training hall).
2) Always be punctual; if you are late and the class has started kneel at the entrance and wait to be invited to join the class.
3) Rei (bow) to the centre of the dojo before you enter or leave.
4) When moving around the dojo always move with purpose and never just saunter around.
5) If you need to be excused from the class then raise your hand and ask permission from your instructor and always make sure you walk behind them and the other students.
6) Keep your finger nails and toe nails clean and short.
7) Remove all jewellery including piercings before coming to the dojo.
8) Always wear a clean and ironed karate gi (uniform), have pride in your appearance and that of your club.
9) Address your instructor as “sensei” (teacher).
10) Do not talk during class unless permission is granted, this is to ensure that your teachers instructions can be heard clearly at all times by everyone.
11) Uphold the true spirit of karate.
12) Never use the skills you have been taught against any persons, except for the defence of yourself, your family or friends in the instance of extreme danger or unprovoked attack, or in support of law and order.
13) Spectators must remain seated and silent when the class is in progress.
14) All mobile phones must be turned off or switched to silent.
15) There is no first attack in karate.
16) Karate training requires a lifetime, remember the minimum timeframe from beginner to 10th dan black belt is 58 years.
17) Do not think of winning and being better than others; you must think of not losing and being the best version of yourself.
18) Genuine karate is like boiling water, it cools down if you don’t keep heating it.
19) Always give your best efforts during class and be concerned with always correcting and improving even the most simple of techniques.
20) Always behave with sincerity and honour the dojo code (see Dojo Kun below).