The Dojo is any room, hall or space where you go to train in karate. The following rules should be observed when you are in the Dojo:

1. Try not to be late for class (allow enough time to get changed and pay fees). Late arrivals should enter the Dojo quietly and warm up. When ready to join the class, they must kneel at the back and side of the class, where they can be seen by the Sensei, and watch carefully for the Senseis signal to join in. When the signal is given, they should remain kneeling, bow deeply, then walk quickly and quietly to a convenient position.
2. Always bow every time you enter or leave the Dojo.
3. Keep the Dojo clean, by immediately removing outdoor shoes when entering the Dojo. It is polite to walk around the edge of the training area.
4. Keep finger and toe nails short and clean.
5. Jewellery or watches should not be worn. If it is not possible to remove rings or earrings, they must be safely covered.
6. Never eat or chew in the Dojo.
7. Instructors should be referred to as Sensei.
8. Junior grades should acknowledge that respect should be shown for seniority.
9. It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that their Gi fits correctly and is kept clean and in a good state of repair. The appropriate belt must be worn with the Gi at all times.
10. Visitors to the Dojo should sit quietly at the back of the Dojo.