Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Podcast #131: Martial Arts Etiquette
Channel: whistlekick
Date: 2016-10-27

On today’s episode, we discuss the importance of etiquette in a martial arts class. We also tackle how to handle attending class with a different group of people, where martial arts etiquette might be different.

It’s time for episode 131 of whistlekick Martial Arts radio. This episode we’re going to cover etiquette within the martial arts sphere, and how to come across the right way when you’re working out with strangers.

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What is Martial Arts Etiquette?
Throughout today’s episode, we’ll be using the word etiquette, but you can certainly substitute the word politeness. Really, when we say etiquette, we’re talking about a code or a set of principles that relates to your martial arts training. In many cases, this code covers what you do within your training space – your dojo, dojang, academy, etc.

In some cases, martial arts etiquette can relate to things you do outside of training, things required of you simply for being a martial artist. These rules vary from style to style and school to school. We’re going to talk about the history, how these rules apply today, why they’re important and why different sets of rules are not only okay but important. Finally, we’ll cover some fundamental advice for how to handle training with people that might have a different set of etiquette, especially when you don’t know what it is.