Manners in the dojo Manners are very important in karate. They help to keep the mind and body focused, and to maintain an appropriate level of respect towards the dojo, the training and all the other members of the club. Treat the dojo and your training partners with respect. Bow when entering or leaving the dojo. Never question your seniors.
Juniors take care of seniors before themselves in and outside the dojo.
Keep yourself and your clothing clean. No jewelry may be worn while training. Warm up before class, so be early. Terms for training A number of terms in Japanese are used in training. They are usually learned by means of continuous repetition during training, but a list of the most common terms is available for reference.