DOJO RULES

STUDENT CONDUCT

NO STREET SHOES OR DIRTY FEET IN THE DOJO

NO JEWELRY IS TO BE WORN IN CLASS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WEDDING RINGS

UNIFORMS MUST BE WORN IN CLASS

UNIFORMS MUST BE CLEAN AND DISPLAY PROPER PATCHES

ALL ACTIVITY MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN INSTRUCTOR

SUPERVISION OF A CHILD IS THE PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY WHEN THE STUDENT IS NOT IN CLASS

SPARRING EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SPARRING ACTIVITIES. THIS INCLUDES USE OF PROPER MOUTH GEAR AND CUPS FOR MALES

IF THERE IS NO CLASS IN SESSION, STUDENTS WHO ARRIVE EARLY FOR CLASS MAY ENTER THE DOJO TO STRETCH AND WARM UP. NO HORSE PLAY!

ADDRESS INSTRUCTORS AND BLACK BELTS BY THEIR SIR NAME (MASTER, MR, MRS., OR MISS…..) OR BY “SIR” OR “MA’AM”

BOW BEFORE ENTERING OR LEAVING THE DOJO

IF A STUDENT ARRIVES LATE FOR CLASS, STAND AT ATTENTION AT THE ENTRANCE WITH HAND RAISED AND WAIT FOR PERMISSION TO ENTER

WHEN THE INSTRUCTOR ENTERS A CLASSROOM, STUDENTS ALREADY IN THE ROOM SHOULD SNAP TO ATTENTION AND BOW TO THE INSTRUCTOR

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO SHOW RESPECT FOR THE JUNIORS, SENIORS, AND PARENTS AT ALL TIMES….INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE DOJO!

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1. School Patch (right breast side as you are wearing it)

2. Federation Patch (Left sleeve/ on shoulder top)

3. Achievement Patches (beginning directly below #2)

4. Instructor Trainee Patch (Right sleeve/ on shoulder top)

5. Instructor Level Stars (directly below #4 patch in straight line)

6. BB Rank Midterm Chevron (lt corner 2” up/ rt corner 4” up)

7. BB Weapons Specialist Chevron (¼ inch from #6)

8. BB Certified Tournament Judge Chevron (¼ inch from #7)

 
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~STUDENT OATH~

(BEGINNING CLASS)

Ma’am (Sir) I am ready to learn and train to the best of my ability. I will practice with self control and respect for others at all times. Ma’am (Sir).

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(ENDING CLASS)

Ma’am (Sir) I shall carry with me the spirit of what I have learned. With honor for myself and others, I will demonstrate Black Belt excellence to everyone I meet. Ma’am (Sir)

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GRADUATION TESTING
SCORING INFORMATION

A= Excellent = 4points

B= Good job = 3 points

C= OK job/Fair= 2 points

D= Needs work= 1 point

F= Not able to execute/ incomplete = 0

7pts with no “F” to pass to full rank ( ½ rank at advanced level)

7-8pts with one F” to pass ½ rank (nc at advanced level)

5-6 pts pass ½ rank (nc at advanced level)

4pts or less No Change in rank

*demonstration of life skills and positive, respectful attitude may earn a bonus point

*does not apply to Dragons.



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