Clean white Karate suit (Gi) must be worn; not more than one badge may be worn on the front of the jacket and no markings of any kind on the back of the jacket or trousers.

No watches, rings, earrings, chains, necklaces, bracelets may be worn.

Fingers and toe nails must be kept short and clean at all times; hands and feet must always be kept clean.

Before entering and leaving the Dojo (training hall), bow from the waist. Karate wa rei ni hajimari rei ni owaru (Karate begins and ends with courtesy).

In the Dojo silence must be maintained; no chatting, no smoking, no gum-chewing, no eating, no drinking.

However intimate master and pupil may be outside the Dojo, inside the instructor is always called SENSEI and treated with utmost respect. If, for whatever reason, the pupil loses respect for his master, he MUST immediately find another master.

Punctuality at all times is essential.

The KARATE-KA must always respect an opponent, never losing his temper no matter how an opponent may have behaved; Karate-Ka of inferior grade to oneself must be treated with consideration.

Outside the Dojo or Shiaijo (contest area), the Karate-Ka must never use the techniques he has learnt, other than in defense of life or limb. He must never be the first to attack (Karate ni sente nishi).

Visitors are always welcome, subject to their observing the above rules, where applicable.