Basic Judo Etiquette
Politeness, good manners and
common decency are all part of Judo. All students are expected to train
themselves in judo Etiquette and to make it part of their Judo.
The following should be observed
at all times:-
Respect your teacher.
Respect higher grades.
Be quiet in the Dojo.
Do not indulge in
"horseplay" in the Dojo.
Keep your body clean.
Keep your finger and toe nails
short.
Frequently wash your judogi.
Be considerate to lower grades.
Never use Judo techniques outside
of the Dojo unless you’re defending yourself.
Be courteous to your opponents at
all times.
On entering a Dojo one should
always bow.
When stepping onto or off the mat
one should always bow
Before and after practice one
should bow to their partner.