Judo etiquette

Politeness, good manners, common decency is all part of Judo. All students of Judo are expected to teach themselves Judo etiquette and make it part of their Judo. In doing so a student will eventually understand the principle and spirit of Judo.

1. Respect your Sensei

2. Respect higher grades.

3. Be quiet in the Dojo

4. Do not mess around in the Dojo, on or off the Tatami

5. Keep your body clean.

6. Keep your finger and toe-nails short and clean.

7. Wash your Judogi frequently.

8. Be considerate to lower grades.

9. Never use Judo techniques outside of the Dojo

10. Be kind to your opponent at all times.

11. On entering the Dojo you should always bow.

12. When stepping on to a Tatami or off of one you should always bow.

13. Before and after a practice or contest you should bow .

14. Zoris must be worn inside the Dojo not outside shoes.