#dojoetiquette

Aug 15, 2019

Dojo Rule #13 - Hands off Orifices!

At least during class, Please keep your hands away from your nostrils, mouth, ear canals, or anus (yes, anus… we had a kid with his hand...

Jul 25, 2019

Dojo Rule #10 - Rei

Show respect and gratitude #dojoetiquette #reigi #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Jul 18, 2019

Dojo Rule #12 - No Talking

There is only one teacher on the mat during class. Talking should be kept to a minimum. #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics...

Jun 27, 2019

Dojo Rule#11 - Don’t Chew Gum

All sorts of things can happen…. None of them are good :) #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

May 23, 2019

Dojo Rule #9 - Be on Time!

It means - Don’t be late to class, unless completely unavoidable. #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

May 16, 2019

Dojo Rule #8 - Shoe Rack

When entering the Dojo, please remove your shoes and place them ON the shoe rack. Not AROUND it!!!... #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts...

May 9, 2019

Dojo Rule #7 - No Alcohol, No Drugs!

Never train if your ability has been compromised due to alcohol or drugs. We save the alcohol for our après keiko fiesta......

May 2, 2019

How to Wear Your Gi...

It’s all about tradition - The Kimono is always wrapped left side over the right. When dressing the dead for burial the right side is...

Apr 25, 2019

Dojo Rule #6 - Soji

Cleaning the dojo (soji) after class is the responsibility of all students, not just some… :) #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts ...

Apr 18, 2019

Dojo Rule #5 - Seiza

The only proper way to sit on the mat is in seiza. #dojoetiquette #sieza #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

Apr 11, 2019

Dojo Rule #4 - Tie Up Long Hair

Long loose hair can get stepped on during ukemi, caught under nage’s knee during a pin, tangled during a throw, yanked during a neck...

Mar 28, 2019

Dojo Rule #3 - No Jewelry

It can cut or injure you, or worse - me! #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon

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