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DOJO ETIQUETTE "ALWAYS TRAIN WITH A BEGINNERS MIND" Shoes not worn in dojo. No food, drink or gum in dojo - water is okay during individual practice - not when instructing whole class. No watches or jewelry - keep fingernails and toenails trimmed. Standing bow: on entering and leaving dojo - when getting on and off the mats - to partners when starting and finishing working together - to Instructors when given instructions. Seiza bow: opening and closing of class. Always address instructors as Sensei during the class - when instructors are instructing whole class sit seiza or agura. No leaning on walls, jo or boken - either stand, sit seiza or agura when waiting. Talking kept to minimum - comments and opinions after class – ask questions when instructors helping individually not during instructing whole class. When instructors teaching the whole class - watch and listen. On time for class - if late bow and get on mats, stretch out a little then join class. Dogi washed regularly and in good condition. Dojo cleanliness - wipe down mats after class and every couple of months help after class taking up mats and cleaning mats and floor. Having an awareness and respect for self and others with an attitude of humility is Aikido.
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