Reishiki

(Dojo Etiquette)

" Without Courtesy, Karatedo is Lost "

The ShotoJukuKai is a very traditional organization that follows the path of those that have gone before us. An important part of that path is adhering to a traditional etiquette (reishiki) in the Dojo. 

When entering the dojo, we bow and say Oss.!! (Please see " To Oss Or Not To Oss" )  This shows respect for the Dojo and all inside.  Before we step onto the training floor (deck), we bow towards the Kamiza ( shrine of the teachers before us ) and say Oss!   Whenever Sensei or another Yudansha (Black Belt) steps onto the training floor, we bow to them and say Oss! in order to show respect to our seniors. 

Before class is started, all students line up with their toes on a straight blue line, facing the Kamiza.  Everyone with their toes on the blue line symbolizes that no one is more important than the person next to them.  We are all here to learn.  When lining up, we line up in rank order from right to left, the most senior students being to the right.

Once we are lined up, the senior most student will say "Shinzen Ni Rei" ( Bow to the Kamiza ) as a group we bow towards the Kamiza in silence, paying homage to those that have gone before us.  If their is no Kamiza present, it would be "Shomen Ni Rei" (Bow to the Front). The senior student will then say "O'Sensei Ni Rei", "Sensei Ni Rei" or "Senpei Ni Rei" depending on who is leading the training.  As a group we bow to  and say "Oss!!  Dozo Onagai Shimasu Sensei or Senpei"  ( Please I Beg You, Teach Me Again ).  At this time, class has officially started.  Anyone arriving after this time is required to sit in seiza (A Traditional Japanese Way Of Sitting) at the edge of the training floor until invited to join the class.  

                                                                                                                            Reishiki During Training

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