Dojo Rules

Exeter Martial Arts School rules

Martial Arts are all about discipline. Please follow these rules to make your training safe and enjoyable for all students

Arrive 5-10 minutes prior to class allowing time to get changed ready for the warm up.
Please do not park outside the Dojo. This parking is for instructors only.
Leave your outdoor shoes in the racks at the door.
Report any existing injuries to an instructor.
Respect other people’s property and belongings.
Remove all jewellery and watches before entering class.
For your own safety, do not chew gum in class.
Turn off all mobile phones (inform an instructor if you require your phone left on during class).
Practice good personal hygiene habits (Keep your uniform clean, keep fingers and toe nails short etc. for safety and hygiene reasons).
No smoking in the school (Please refrain from smoking outside the training venue either).
Introduce your guests/visitors to an instructor and show them to a seat.
No drinking or eating on the mats.
Leave your ego at the door.

Demonstrate formal ‘Bow’ as you enter or leave the Dojo.
Before stepping on the mat, demonstrate a formal ‘Bow’ to the senior grade.
Respect should always be shown to your instructor and fellow students.
Kneel on your left knee when fixing your suit, belt or hair.
Enter class with energy and demonstrate enthusiasm for learning.
Focus your eyes on the instructor.
Exhibit ‘Quick Take Off’ in your reactions.
Show proper effort and spirit in the Dojo.
If you are late for a class; bow to the instructor and wait for permission to join the class.

Practise and exercise at home will give better results.
We recommend you write down what you have learnt to aid learning (Adults and Cadets)
Memorise and apply the Lionheart’s student creed (Juniors and Cadets).
Inform the Dojo Head/your Instructor if you; miss a class or plan to go on holiday.
Please leave the Dojo quietly to respect our neighbours.

If your child is ill, please keep him/her at home.
Please call in advance if your child will not be attending class.
Do not change your child in the lobby/coffee area.
Mums are not allowed in the Boys changing room.
Likewise, Dads are not allowed in the Girl’s changing room.
Please do not step onto the mat unless asked to by one of the instructors.
Please have your child go to the bathroom before class begins.
Please don’t try to communicate with your child while the class is in session.
Keep younger brothers and sisters quiet and supervised at all times. They must not go onto the mat when the class is on.
Parents should come into the school to pick up their child after class.
Please pick your child up promptly after class.
If someone else is picking up your child, let us know in advance.
No smoking is allowed in the school.