Dōjō TAKE etiquette

At Dōjō TAKE, there is an etiquette that will help you find your way around the group and move around the room:

1. Entering the dōjō: Cross the threshold with the left foot, and then bow towards the kamizaThe main, place of honor in the dōjō, with the teacher, a sign with the name of the school and - in some dōjō - a small altar. More (Place of honor behind the leader, designated by TSKSR calligraphy). When leaving the dōjō, we first bow toward the kamizaThe main, place of honor in the dōjō, with the teacher, a sign with the name of the school and - in some dōjō - a small altar. More, and then cross the threshold with the right foot.
   
   
2. Place to gather: When lining up for training, students stand in a row facing the kamizaThe main, place of honor in the dōjō, with the teacher, a sign with the name of the school and - in some dōjō - a small altar. More. The most advanced person takes a seat on the right side. The others line up in degree order: higher grades closer to the right, and lower grades closer to the left. In the case of students with the same degree, the order is determined first by the date of obtaining the degree and then by the seniority of practice. After lining up, everyone assumes a seiza (kneeling) position, making sure the line is even. The sword or bokken is placed in front of you, with the blade facing you. The tip of the handle (kashira) should be close to the knees, but not protruding in front of their line.
   
   
3. Bows: When entering the dōjō, we ask for good training; when leaving, we thank them for it. At the gathering, we bow to each other, showing mutual respect. Starting training with a partner, we ask for good training, finishing, we give thanks for it.
   
   
4. Being late: We come to class on time. If we come late during assembly time - we do not enter the hall, but wait at the door. If we come in during warm-up or training - we enter the room, sit in seiza against the wall near the door, perform reishiki and wait until the instructor gives permission to join the group or gives other instructions.
   
   
5. Program: Which kata we perform and which one we learn is decided by the person conducting the training.
   
   
6. Practice– should be non-competitive. We train ourselves to help others.
   
   
7. Teaching: You can only teach Katori (including giving instructions, demonstrations) with the permission of your teacher.
   
   
8. Outfit: Appropriate attire is white long pants, white belt obiA belt used to gird traditional Japanese kimonos, yukatas and keikogi, both for men (approx. 10 cm) and women (approx. 30 cm). More, navy blue/indigo keikogi with TAKE mon on back.
   Individuals with a 1st kyu may wear a hakamaPants that are part of the traditional Japanese outfit. Originally, they were worn only by men, but nowadays they are also worn by women. They are also used in Japanese martial arts. More. Those holding 1st dan may wear a black belt.
   
   
9. Weapon: In class, we use training weapons (bokken, bō, naginata, yari, kodachi), maintained in good condition and made of natural wood (not painted black). We put away unused weapons in a suitable place.
   
   
10. Dueling: Dueling is strictly prohibited in dōjō.