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| Dojo Rules and Etiquette |
1. Arrive on Time: Please try to arrive on time, or even a little
early. Arriving late disturbs the class and is
considered disrespectful. If you do have to be late or leave
early, please inform the head instructor in advance if you
can.
a. If you do have to arrive late, please come in and
stretch off to the side. When you are properly
stretched and ready to begin, signify this by
kneeling politely off to the side and waiting for the
instructor to acknowledge you.
b. If you need to leave early, politely inform the
instructor at the start of the class, again when you
need to leave, and bow off the mat.
2. Bowing: The bow in Japan is a sign of respect and courtesy. A bow should be rendered by bending 45° from
the waist, with your head up. Bows should be rendered in the following situations:
a. Bow as you enter and leave the dojo, even if you are just there to watch. This signifies that you are there
to learn something and you respect the people participating in the class sharing their knowledge with you.
b. Bow as you step onto the mat. This is done to show that you are there to actively participate in class.
c. Class will begin and end by formally bowing as a group to the shomen (the front of the room/flags) and to
each other.
d. Bow whenever you begin working with a new partner or when you are done working with your current
partner. This is to thank them for working with you.
e. Bow when you receive instruction from a person who outranks you. This is to thank them for sharing their
knowledge with you.
3. Clothing: The complete uniform of a martial artist is called a dogi, or clothing of the way. (This term is often
shortened to gi.) Much like any uniform, students are expected to follow certain guidelines concerning the
wear and care of the uniform.
a. Please do not wear your uniform outside of the dojo. The uniform is to be worn for martial arts training
only.
b. Students are expected to keep uniforms clean and well cared for.
c. All students under the rank of brown belt are asked to wear a white gi only. After achieving the rank of
Ikyu (first degree brown belt), students are invited to wear a black gi or continue to wear the white gi.
d. Don’t forget to remove all your jewelry before participating in class. (See safety rules.)
4. Personal Conduct: A martial artist is a person of
character and honor. That means that all students are
expected to follow a strict code of conduct. Students
should conduct themselves in an honorable, responsible,
and respectful manner both in the dojo and during their
day-to-day lives. Other expectations include:
a. Students will refrain from making false, fraudulent,
misleading or deceptive representation about their
rank, ability, background or training.
b. It is important and required that you accept your
classmates solely for the purpose of learning JuJitsu
and helping them to be proficient in all aspects of
the art.
c. Do not act in any manner or say anything to any
other participant in your dojo that would be
distracting and disruptive to the normal instructional
pattern of the Sensei. The only justification for any type of
disruption is if a student is in imminent danger of injury.
d. It is forbidden to engage in/or support any practice which results in discrimination of any kind including
but not limited to discrimination based on race, color, creed, age, sex, ancestry, national origin, veteran
status, disability or sexual orientation.
e. No student should demonstrate unsportsmanlike conduct during class or competition. Such conduct will
result in suspension of class.
f. It is forbidden to use the art(s) we are teaching you in vein or for aggressive reasons at any time. If used
in any means besides self-defense or competition purposes, the student will be immediately dismissed
from class and dojo membership will be terminated.
5. Safety: One of the greatest concerns when participating in any activity involving physical contact is safety.
Jujitsu is no different. The techniques you will learn can inflict extensive damage if not performed with control.
Please read the safety rules listed on the “safety rules” page and follow them carefully.
6. Sharing what you have learned: We would like to ask
that you please refrain from sharing the information
and techniques you learn in this class with others. If they
would like to learn more about what you are doing,
invite them to class where they may learn the information in
a safe and controlled manner, with qualified instructors.
Even if they do not want to participate, spectators are always
welcome.
7. Self Defense: Please remember the art you are learning
is for self defense purposes only. Use of this art in
an aggressive manner is strictly prohibited, and is grounds
for expulsion from the dojo. You are welcome to
enter into sanctioned tournaments and similar activities with your
instructor’s permission, but remember you are representing not only yourself, but also the entire Dynamic Martial
Arts name. Please respect what so many have worked so hard to create.
8. Past Injuries: Students with past physical injuries are required to submit proof of health, signed by their
parents (if under 18 years of age) and Physician before becoming a member of the dojo. The Chief Instructor
reserves all right to cancel any membership if health reasons are endangering the student in JuJitsu.
9. Discipline: Discipline is a right reserved only to the head Sensei of the dojo. You do not have the right to
discipline any student in your Sensei’s dojo, without consent by your Sensei.
The most important thing to remember when you come to class is that we are all there to learn. Everyone in the
dojo, from the youngest white belt, all the way up to Shihan Julio Usera is there to learn from you and share his or
her knowledge with you. The dojo is intended to be a place where you can relax and escape from the world.
