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Classes |
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Guelph Kudaka Dojo classes are held Tuesday 7pm-9pm, Thursdays 7pm-9pm and Saturday 11am-1pm. Click here for information on Childrens’ classes.
Our dojo is located at 20 Quebec St, in Knox Presbyterian Church. Click here for directions. |
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Visiting instructor Hanshi Doug Roberts explains a technique. Sensei Mark and Chris put it into practice. |
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New students are always welcome, and can join at any time during the year. The first two classes are free to try, before deciding to join the dojo. Adult class dues are $45 a month, with no hidden costs or test fees. |
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Dojo Etiquette |
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Dojo etiquette can be simply defined as “dojo manners,” or how one is expected to behave in the dojo. Dojo etiquette applies to all GKD practitioners, students and instructors alike. It’s important to have fun and enjoy your time learning karate, but staying focused and disciplined is also important.
Here are some of the responsibilities of our new students:
· All students are expected to arrive at the dojo 15 minutes before class to get dressed and to help prepare the dojo for class.
· On entering, the dojo salutation rituals must be performed: ENTERING THE DOJO — A formal standing bow, towards showmen, clap your hands twice, call out your first name announcing your presence in Japanese — “(Your Name) Kimashita Onegai-Shimasu.”
· Lower ranked students are expected to take care of the dojo. It’s their job to sweep and do any necessary cleaning before every class, as well as the cleaning and repairing of all Karatedo equipment. Senior students are not picking on lower ranks — we’ve all had to do it, and it’s important to take pride in the dojo.
· Junior ranking belts are expected to assist senior belts without having to be urged or pushed to do so.
· Exiting the Dojo: Clap your hands twice, call out your first name, announcing you’re leaving in Japanese — “(Your Name) Karemasu Arigato Gozaimashita” followed by a formal standing bow towards shomen.
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Sam demonstrates kata to other students. |
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Sensei Glen practices take-downs with Rob. |
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General Dojo Rules |
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· All mudansha (junior level belts) are expected to address yudansha (black belts) in the dojo as “Sensei” or “Sampai.”
· All Karateka must attend to personal grooming habits such as keeping your person and karate-gi clean, and keeping your nails trimmed.
· All jewelry is to be removed before class.
· Street shoes are not to be worn in the dojo.
· If a t-shirt is to be worn under a gi, it must be the same colour as the gi.
· Students must ask permission from the Sensei to leave the dojo, or before entering if you have arrived late.
· All karatekas are to respect and obey any directives or instructions given to them by the Sensei or Sampai. Any complaints are to be taken to the chief instructor or the most senior student present. |
