The Five Hills Karate Club is founded in the Chito Ryu style of Karate

Dojo Etiquette and Rules

  • Greet Shomen (Front of the Dojo) with rei (bow) when entering and leaving the dojo, showing respect for those that have gone before.
  • Greet those who are present in the dojo by saying “hello”, and acknowledging the instructor “Sensei” prior to the others.
  • It is prohibited to enter the dojo with shoes.
  • Senior members shall be kind, considerate, and helpful to the junior members and this effort will result in a friendship based on the fact that we are all striving for
  • the same goal.
  • Newer members shall always show their utmost respect for the seniors, always greeting them first.
  • Profanity will not be permitted to be used in the dojo.
  • It is prohibited to smoke or chew gum in the dojo.
  • Address the instructor by “Sensei”.
  • Members shall respect the instructor who shall in turn strive to be an example in front of the students.
  • Be proud of your study of Chito Ryu.
  • Practice courteous manners.
  • Students must bow when entering or leaving the Dojo.
  • Respect the ideals of loyalty, honor, and those elders who have come before you.
  • Students must wear a traditional white Uniform (Gi) with a Five Hills Chito Ryu Karate Club Inc. crest.
  • Your Karate Gi (Uniform) must be clean and in proper order.
  • If you arrive late for class, you must wait until the instructor invites you to join the class.
  • If you must leave early, please advise the instructor as soon as possible.
  • Please keep finger- and toe nails short so as not to injure yourself or others.
  • There is no Kumite (sparring) permitted without the instructor’s permission.
  • Students must not engage in idle talk while in the Dojo and should remain attentive at all times. There is to be NO running about or fooling around.
  • Students must always be courteous and helpful to each other.
  • Demonstrate your utmost courtesy in regards to anything that is tied to Karate or to your DOJO, whether during training or not, both on & off premises, and especially
  • when representing your Dojo.
  • Have a clean body and clear mind before entering the DOJO.
  • Resolve conflicts before they occur by not allowing them to happen.
  • Students must not chew gum or candy, or eat while in the Dojo.
  • Try to go to the restroom before class begins. It is also recommended not to eat at least one hour before class.
  • Refrain from outbursts and comments during class, no matter what it pertain to.
  • Refrain from violent behavior.
  • All classes and groups of exercises should begin and end with bowing.
  • Students should never use their Karate skills outside the Dojo, except in self-defense.