Please take a moment to review the rules and general philosophy of our dojo.
Dojo Rules
- Bow when entering or leaving the dojo.
- Bow when a Sensei enters the room, at any time.
- Respect the Sensei(s) decisions at all times.
- Students should arrive at the dojo ten minutes before class, and immediately start warming up with Kata, PT1, PT2, Ippon Kumite, and/or stretching.
- If a student is late for a scheduled class, he/she should line up, and then do ten pushups before starting class.
- Line up quickly by rank when told to, and no talking or playing.
- A clean white Gi (uniform) should be worn to class.
- Do not wear jewelry to class (necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc.).
- No candy or gum in class.
- People with long hair should wear it up (no hair in the eyes).
- Limit interruptions during class (use the bathroom, get water, etc. before and after class, NOT during).
- Do NOT play in the dojo (before, during, or after class).
- Students must keep a Karate notebook, and keep it updated.
- Only Sensei(s) make decisions about rank tests, who is testing, and the results of the test.
- Students should attend all possible classes during sessions, especially before a rank test. If two or more classes are missed, a student should contact Sensei Tommy immediately.
- Karate dues are to be paid on the first or second class of a new session (see Pricing/Class Times for Karate dues).
- Students should be current with Karate dues before rank testing (see Pricing/Class Times for Rank Test Prices).
- Students should have their own “basic” karate gear (kumite gear, mouthpiece, cup, etc. – see Sensei Tommy about this).
- Students should practice at least three times a week when not in class, concentrating on the “WIN WIN Performance Agreement” and the “Seibukan High Five” programs (please inquire).
- Set goals, and keep track of them in the “WIN WIN performance Agreement”.
- Two days for kids and three days for adults of aerobic activity is encouraged, as it will help your stamina, and overall performance.
- Seibukan shirts can be worn to regular saturday classes only. Weekday classes, Rank Tests, and Demonstrations are full uniforms only
Dojo Kun
(Our Philosophy)
To strive for the perfection of character
Junkaku Knasei Ni Tsutomuro
To defend the paths of truth
Makoto No Michi O Mamoru Koto
To foster the spirit of effort
Doryoku No Seishin O Yashinau Koto
To honor the principles of etiquette
Reigi O Omonguru
To guard against impetuous courage
Kekki Mo Imashimuru Koto
Principles of the dojo
The dojo kun, or principles of the dojo, is one of the most important elements of Seibukan training. We do not believe it is sufficient to only train the body; one must also train the mind and develop character. Seibukan's most important aspect is to add quality to life through imporvement of one's health and character. The dojo kun is the foundation for molding the Seibukan student into a valuable contributor to our society.
Karate Oath
I promise to uphold the true spirit of Karate-Do and never to use the skill that I am taught against any persons except in defense of myself, family, or friends in the instance of extreme danger or unprovoked attack, or in support of law and order.
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