Respect and Traditions"This is the Way for men who want to learn my strategy:
The second year of Shoho (1645), the fifth month, the twelfth day. SHINMEN MUSASHI Go Rin No Sh |
Code of ConductZen Do Kai Black Belts are required to conduct themselves accordingly:1. Carry out the responsibilities of Zen Do Kai Black Belts to the fullest extent of one's abilities, observing higher standards whilst progressing through the teaching levels. 2. Present Zen Do Kai in a realistic and truthful manner, not misleading people by making exaggerated claims. 3. Conduct oneself in such a manner as to reflect only the highest standards of Zen Do Kai philosophies, always attempting to teach others, as you would have them teach you. 4. Discard one's ego and
devote oneself to the cultivation and development of Zen Do Kai with firm
determination. Be critical of oneself and strive for continuous improvement in
one's character and ability, seeking the meaning of Zen Do Kai and exploring it
with a constructive mind.
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Dojo Etiquette
Dojo means "A Sacred Place" - treat it as such
Do not wear shoes on the dojo training area
No Drugs, cigarettes or alcohol in the dojo
Do not enter a class late or leave early without acknowledgment of the highest rank instructor in the class
No swearing or actions or disrespect or breaching of rules
Always train with "true" attitude of Bushido
Never abuse fighting skills, always fight defensively and use these skills always to help lower ranks
Dojo etiquette is to be always clean in body and appearance
Bow upon entering or leaving the training area of the dojo
Never walk in front of your seniors
Always address you seniors by their proper titles
When placing or removing your belt, students should kneel on their right knee when doing so
Students are to line up in order of rank from left(highest rank) to right (lowest rank), standing opposite the instructor (rank is indicated by belt colour and seniority of training time).
Black belts are to line up in order of rank with the highest ranked instructor in the centre, then alternating order of rank with the second highest rank to the right, the third highest rank to the left and so on.
Within the black belt hierachy, grade (Dan) ranking primarily designates seniority. However, where two black belts are of the same rank, the one with the higher teaching title is considered the higher rank
Higher rank coloured belts should endeavor to set good a example for lower ranked students and be responsible for the behaviour and conduct of lower ranked students
If a student must adjust their Gi (uniform) during training, they must wait until the end of the activity in progress then turn to the back of the class prior to adjusting their Gi or belt.
During training, there should be no idle talking between students
Students and black belts are not permitted to use training equipment without first obtaining permission from the instructor
All students are to participate in any competition in strict accordance with the competition rules and in the spirit of good sportsmanship
During training all students should be aware that the level of intensity of their training is at an appropriate level when partnered up with another student, taking into consideration the other students age, weight & sex
Zen Do Kai tradition encourages that new black belts wear their belts continuously for at least 24 hours after successfully attaining their Sho Dan Ho (probationary 1st Degree) grading
When it comes to dojo financial problems, Samurai would have discussions but would never develop into arguing on such matters
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