Kanreikai Rules of Conduct - Danbury Karate School

Bow and say « Osu! » when entering and leaving the dojo
Express patience, respect and appreciation by saying « Osu! »
Address the head instructor of the dojo as « Sensei »
Address a Black belt karateka as « Senpai »
Answer « Osu! » clear and loud when called by your name
Shake Sensei’s or a Senpai’s hand with two hands
Swiftly line up in a straight line when called by the instructor at the beginning of a class
If showing up late, remain at the entrance of the dojo in a kneeling position (seiza) and wait for instructor to invite you to take place on the tatami
When asked to withdraw from the tatami, kneel down (seiza) along the wall of the dojo and wait for instructor to invite you to sit down (anza); quietly watch the training session
Ask instructor permission to leave the dojo during a class
Never use coarse or offensive language
Make sure to wear a clean uniform (dogi)
Keep fingernails and toenails short
Do not wear shoes
Do not wear jewels
Do not eat, drink or chew gum
Do not fight without permission from the instructor
Do not use fighting techniques outside the dojo
Do not use equipment or weapons without permission from the instructor
While training, respect and correctly use all equipment