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5. A karate gi or loose comfortable clothing must be worn. No socks or shoes are permitted.

6. Show absolute obedience to your sensei. All instruction from the sensei or designated instructor must be followed.

7. Call your instructor “sensei.”

8. Always acknowledge criticism given by the instructor or any other person. Respond to the sensei or a black belt instructor with the word “Hai!”

9. Never stand around with your hands on your waist. The standing position is the one assumed just before kata or yoi, namely two clenched fists in front of the body in standing position.

10. When sitting, always sit cross-legged or in seiza position.

11. Fingernails and toenails should be regularly cut in order to prevent injury.

12. Jewelry should not be worn in the dojo. It has no place in the dojo and can easily be broken or even cause injury.

13. In all practice, emphasis is placed on control, accuracy, and noncontact.

14. Do not attempt to learn or teach new forms without the expressed permission of the sensei.