Dojo Etiquette

 It is customary to rei on entering the dojo to signify mental preparation for training.

 A rei must be made to the highest grade on the mat before stepping on to the mat.

 Likewise, the highest grade must be asked before anyone leaves the mat.

 The correct way to stand when being taught is with the back of the left hand resting on the knot of the belt and the back of the right hand resting on the palm of the left.

 Before training together, students should rei to each other and similarly should rei when they finish.

 When sitting one should always sit in Seiza or with legs crossed at the outer edges of the mat.