Bow when entering the Dojo and say “Good Evening (or Good Morning) Sensei!" (Sen-say)
Bow when leaving the Dojo and say “Arrigato Gozaimashita” (ah-ree-gah-toe go- zie-ee-mah-shta)
All students will wear appropriate uniform – Black Gi (Adults) or White Gi (Kids) as supplied by Dojo; Kobukai Jujitsu Patch; Appropriate Rank belt tied correctly, Athletic Cup for Male students; T-Shirts under Gi top for Female students; Long Hair tied in a ponytail.
Do not wash your belt
No gum or candy in class. No jewelry in class. Nails cut short
Uniform clean and washed
No other patches on Gi
No ripped uniforms. No mixed uniforms
No cough drops in class
No food or beverage on Mats
No shoes beyond Welcome Area
If you will miss more than one class in a row, please call the dojo to let us know
Do not arrive to class late. Arrive 10 minutes before class starts
No visibly ill students will be on the Mat
Nobody suspected of intoxication will be allowed in the Dojo
All guests who will train on mat must sign waiver and information card
Blackbelt Master referred to as Shihan by Students
Blackbelt Master referred to as Master by Non-Students
Blackbelt Full Instructors referred to as Sensei
Blackbelt Full Instructors referred to as Sir or Ma’am by Non-Students
Blackbelt Assistant Instructors referred to as Sempai
Blackbelt Assistant Instructors referred to as Sir or Ma’am by Non-Students
All Non-Blackbelt Adult Students and Guests referred to as Mr. or Ms.
Fighting is not allowed inside or outside the Dojo
All training is to be conducted inside dojo under Blackbelt instructor
No training allowed outside of class
No training is allowed at other Dojos while a student at Kobukai Jujitsu Dojo
No leaving the Mat without informing your instructor
All injuries are to be reported to a Blackbelt instructor immediately
Rank promotion is up to the sole discretion of Sensei.
The Kobukai Dojo is a place to learn and grow as an individual. We are not a fight club, and expect everyone to conduct themselves in a respectful manner. The Kobukai Dojo does not tolerate discrimination of any kind.
The Kobukai Dojo does not tolerate bad attitude, dangerous practice, lack of etiquette, fighting, or repeated breaking of the dojo rules.
At all times you will listen to an obey the instructions of your Sensei and Sempai. Your safety is our first concern. Jujitsu can be physically dangerous, and our instructors are trained to recognize and immediately deal with dangerous situations. If the term Yame (Yah-May) or Matte (Mah-Tay) are said by the instructor - stop what you are doing immediately and wait for further instruction.