Entering The Training Hall

Have your suit on and belt tied properly. Just inside the door, perform a bow towards the photograph of O Sensei. Go to the corner of the mat and perform a kneeling bow, again towards the photograph of O Sensei.

The Bow

Remain seated on your knees. Place the left hand on the mat in front of you, place the right hand next to it, so that the two thumbs and index fingers form a triangle.

Starting Class

When Sensei or appointed instructor enters the training hall all members should line up in the sitting position facing the photograph of O Sensei.
All bow with the Instructor toward the photograph of O Sensei, then return the Instructor´s bow, saying “onegaishimas” (please teach me). Follow the Instructor´s lead during the warming up exercises.

During Class

Perform a standing bow to your old and new partner. If the instructor should teach you and your partner individually, it is proper to perform a bow afterwards. Whilst the instructor is working with your partner, kneel on the mat.
Make sure that your training suit remains tied properly during practice and that you remain adequately covered.