Please be sure to read the following information and familiarize yourself with the contents. 

DOJO RULES

  1. All members shall bow when entering or leaving the training area.

  1. All members and guests will remove their shoes before entering the training area.

  1. No smoking in the Dojo.

  1. The Dojo owner or head instructor is to be addressed as “Sensei”!

  1. Speak up appropriately and practice answering “Yes Sir” and “No Sir” whenever you are spoken to.

  1. Members will bow before and after practicing with each other.

  1. If you are late for class, wait to be recognized by the instructor, and then bow before entering.

  1. Do not leave class without permission. If you need to leave class early, speak to the instructor before the class begins.

  1. Do not learn new kata without your Sensei’s permission.

  1. Do not practice while intoxicated or consume mind-altering drugs such as alcohol, pot or speed before class.

  1. Do not wear jewelry or chew gum in the training area.

  1. Do not show or teach Karate techniques to anyone who is not a member.

  1. Keep your uniform neat and clean.

  1. Keep your fingernails and toenails short.

  1. Clean one area of the Dojo every time you come to class.

  1. Observe all signs and read the bulletin board every time you come to class.

  1. Do not leave personal belongings in the Dojo overnight.

  1. Do not leave the Dojo without bidding farewell to your instructors and classmates.

  1. Stay out of fights. Do not provoke. Do not threaten. Communicate responsibly. Be big enough to leave the situation.

  1. Have an appearance and presentation that supports your purpose. Practice good grooming, smiling, and good posture. Be respectful and courteous to others. Try to see things from the other person’s point of view. Do not speak ill of others or entertain gossip. Show initiative and be a good example for others. Develop yourself to be strong physically. Develop a positive mental attitude.

PROMOTION POLICY


The purpose of the rank system is to stimulate the desire to progress further, to build up self-confidence, to monitor your progress, and to lay emphasis on specific techniques, so that higher-level techniques and methods of training can be introduced in a systematic way. Promotions serve as mid-range goals, which help us to stay on track with our training. They provide an opportunity for your instructors and classmates to reward and acknowledge you for your efforts and improvement.

Promotions also allow your instructors and classmates to acknowledge themselves for the contribution that they made to your training. Don’t forget how they assisted you in class. They let you punch at them and they gave you arms and legs to block for your experience and training. They waited patiently while you forgot and stumbled and blundered, - - - and they gave you feedback so you could give an outstanding demonstration. Be clear that no one owes you a promotion just because you have paid your fees and had perfect attendance at the last 85 classes, - - - rather it is you who owe us a masterful performance, - - - and when a promotion is granted, it should be received humbly and gratefully.

Promotions are awarded on an individual basis by an individual test of knowledge and ability. Although there is no attendance or time requirement for promotion, your class attendance and participation is certainly considered. Promotions are also based upon the degree of improvement (relative to each student’s own, unique potential), amount of effort, self control, and discipline demonstrated in your daily lives as well as at the Karate Dojo. In other words, it takes more than just attending formal classes. You will have to practice and train regularly on your own and it is easy for us to see if you are doing so.

You must earn your promotion according to our standards.

 

 

Locust Grove Karate Promotion Guide


Testing for belts at Locust Grove Karate is an honorable event. As such, each student will have passed all required steps prior to the promotion. In addition to these steps, Sensei will review each student's performance prior to the actual testing date and give any necessary corrections. These corrections must be checked off before the demonstration will take place.


The beginning of the demonstration will start with the students lined up in order by rank. Sensei will announce “Attention”. Sensei will then instruct the student to bow, return to “Ready stance” and begin. Each belt testing will begin with the introduction (in Ready stance) . This is to inform anyone who is viewing the demonstration what rank each student will be testing for. If there are multiple students testing at the same time, each student will say their intro before testing begins.


The requirements that follow will depend on the belt level being tested for. The student will say what section of the demonstration they are on (still in Ready stance) and then begin with the techniques. Sensei will count for Junior students unless prior notice has been given. After each section of the demonstration the student will return to Ready stance and announce the next section.

Sensei will close the demonstration by saying, “Attention” and "bow". Then, any further announcements or comments will be made prior to handing out the new ranks.

 Below are the requirements for all Adult belt levels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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