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CLASS RULES
Class
rules and regulations are established to guide students toward
achievement of our common goal:
“Training Mind, Body and Spirit”
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Students
who enter or exit class will acknowledge with a bow (to masters,
seniors, and fellow students).
Remove hats, shoes, and jewelry.
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Students
late for class will ask the instructor for permission to attend
class.
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During
the class there will be no profanity or laughter.
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Students
should show respect at all times.
SHOWING RESPECT
The spirit of mutual respect is vital to the
Martial Arts. So
important is this idea that the first technique taught is the bow
showing respect. The bow
is the physical expression of the most important principles of
Martial Arts. These
principles are:
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That we trust one another.
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That we value one another.
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That we have good will for one another.
When we bow to one another, mind and body are
united in action. Such
unity is essential for developing skill in any of the martial arts.
Oriental philosophy teaches us that outward displays of
respect is not a sign of weakness; rather, they are a sign of
strength. Showing
respect for others is the first step in creating a positive way of
life for yourself. When
you respect others you encourage them to respect you, too.
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