Beginners - Code of Behavior at Silversprings Gin Sen Karate Do -
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Gin Sen Karate-DO places
great emphasis on the development of the character of students,
and a code of behavior is used, together with the physical
training, so that technical skill, physical fitness and
good behavior become synonymous with Karate-Do.
'The
Art of Karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in
the development of the character of its' participants.'
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| Respect
of Teachers and Students for The Art of Karate-Do |
The code
is based on a mutual respect of Teachers and Students
for The Art of Karate-Do, and acknowledges that respect
must be shown for Seniority. Practitioners of the Art
of KarateDo are expected to show the same respect
for the society in which they live, and for those who
live in and administer that society. All Karate students
have a duty to behave in a way which will maintain and
enhance this reputation on behalf of their Club (Dojo).
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Gi and
Belt
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It is the responsibility
of the individual to ensure that their Gi fits correctly
and is kept clean and in a good state of repair. Tears and
other damage must be repaired prior to the following training
session. For competitions, a number or country badge may
be required for identification.
The appropriate coloured
belt must be worn with the Gi at all times. Where a stripe
is required, it must cover the whole length of the belt.
Tabs are not acceptable.
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Dojo
Etiquette
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Please ensure that you always
obey these rules at the Dojo:
- Always bow on entering
or leaving the dojo.
- Junior grades must bow
first to their seniors.
- Instructors must be referred
to as Sensei, and not by name.
- Nails must be kept clean
and short enough to avoid scratching and cutting.
- Jewelry or watches should
not be worn. If it is not possible to remove rings or
earrings: they should be safely covered.
- It shoes should be removed
before entering the Dojo. It is polite to walk around
the edge of the training area and not across.
- Late arrivals should enter
the dojo quietly, changed, and warmed up. When they wish
to join in the class they must kneel to the front and
side of the class, where they can be clearly seen by the
Sensei, and watch carefully for the Sensei to sign to
join in. When this signal is given, they should remain
kneeling, bow deeply, then walk quickly and quietly around
the back of the class to the lower grade end until
it is convenient go to a position appropriate to their
grade.
- Smoking is not allowed
in the dojo, or in any adjacent areas, to ensure a smoke-free
Dojo environment
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Training
at another Dojo
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You are permitted to train
at another Dojo, but permission is needed from the other
Dojo Instructor, and it is polite to discuss this first
with Sensei Allan. The usual Seniority structure will apply.
Silversprings Karate Club insurance cover will not apply
when visiting other Dojo.
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Competitions
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For all intents and purposes,
the competition Arena should be treated as the Dojo, and
the same respect must be shown to Seniors and to other Karateka.
Karate competition is seen as the 'glamour' side of Karate,
and competitors, especially those who become successful,
will become 'role-models' and can have a marked influence
on the behavior of others, especially young and immature
students, and therefore have a special responsibility to
exhibit exemplary behavior with regard to dress, sportsmanship,
and general behavior both on and off the competition area.
This encompasses matters such as general deportment, use
of correct and polite language to fellow competitors, officials
and spectators, showing respect for other competitors and
interest in the competition.
Referees and Judges must
also show exemplary behavior in the above matters. Referee
and Judges qualifications do not supersede the grade structure.
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