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Bow when entering the dojo and when stepping on the mat. Bowing
represents respect toward the lineage and traditions of this art,
and your committment to be present for the practice
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Ask permission to leave and get on the mat.
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Wear clean and untattered clothes when practicing.
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Be sure you have clean feet before getting on the mat.
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If you are late to class ask permission of the sensei before
getting on the mat, then do only the stretches and exercises that
everyone else is doing.
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It is customary to bow to the sensei at the beginning and end
of class. When the sensei demonstrates an art to you or your partner,
bow and thank him or her when they are finished.
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Bow to your partner before beginning to practice and after completing
practice.
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Practice only those arts that are being taught.
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Do not sit idle on the mat.