Student Syllabus

Rules and Regulations

1. No alcohol or drugs will be taken before class.

2. No Karate student will provoke violence outside the dojo or allow him or herself to be provoked into violence, under the pain of expulsion from Karate for life.

3. Students will behave always as gentlemen/ladies both inside and outside the dojo.

4. All Black Belts will be addressed as “Sensei”.

5. Higher belts will aid the lower belts in their training but will not teach a technique or kata without a Sensei’s permission. Lower belts will follow.

6. There will be no sparring without express permission of the instructing Sensei.

7. All gis will be completely white. The Wado lettering may be placed on the left side of the gi top only. Any accessories (shirts, headbands, etc.) must be white only.

8. All males must wear an athletic support (jock) during sparring.

9. No rings, watches, earrings, studs, or other jewelry may be worn during class.

10. Students must comply with the dojo health rules. Personal cleanliness is essential. Finger and toenails must be clipped short.

11. No smoking, eating, drinking, or chewing gum is allowed on the dojo floor.

12. All students will bow upon entering and leaving the dojo. Bowing to instructors when making requests is mandatory.

13. Students will maintain a serious attitude at all times. No profanity or loud talking is permitted in the dojo. Vulgarity and rudeness will not be tolerated.

14. Do not criticize other Karateka.

15. Under no circumstances will any form of Karate be taught by any member to any non-member.

16. Dues must be paid by the first lesson of each quarter (or month), and there will be no refunds.

17. All gis, pads, etc. must be paid for in full upon ordering.

18. All additional rules published from MAPDA will be followed.