Can one ever be too respectful? While all of this bowing may seem excessive and somewhat redundant, remember that the very essence of budo is respect. Each bow should be performed with an attitude of sincerity and humility that is physically evident in your demeanor.
If you have any objections to any of the bowing at Aikido of Norfolk, don't do it. If you go and visit another school, inquire about their etiquette practices as they might be different. Since our Kamiza is not an official Shinto shrine, we do not perform any additional rituals, such as clapping.
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Sit formally and bow as before. Respect those less experienced. Do not pressure your ideas on others. Never block them. If you understand the movement and are working with someone who does not, you may lead that person through it.
Do not attempt to correct or instruct your training partner unless you are authorized to do so. Fingernails and toenails must be short. Feet must be clean. Shoes or sandals are never allowed on the mat. No eating, drinking, smoking or gum chewing on or off the mat during practice. No jewelry should be worn during practice, including rings and pierced earrings.
Back Our gallery Marc Bachraty Meze Dojo Etiquette. The following rules are destined to make the most of the practice time while on the mat. Through etiquette, the student shows respect to the instructor, to fellow students, to the Aikido tradition, and to the physical objects and environment — the dojo or other practice area, the mats, uniform, buki, etc. Through etiquette, one studies another aspect of harmony. The practice of etiquette should not depend upon the correct behavior of fellow students: one need not receive respect in order to demonstrate respect for others.
This is particularly important where the potential exists for conflict between students, or between student and instructor. We cannot be responsible for the disrespectful behavior of others; but we are always responsible for our own behavior. Sometimes Aikido etiquette is confused with religious worship. Aikido is not a religious practice.
Aikido comes from Japan, where bowing is a sign of politeness. In Aikido training we bow, or observe special ceremonies, as a part of our mental discipline.
The basis of correct etiquette in Aikido is simple: treating others with politeness, kindness, and consideration.
However, there are a number of rules we follow which symbolize the special environment of Aikido training, and help us to conceive of the dojo as a place apart from our everyday lives.
Some of these rules are:. When entering or leaving a dojo, students face the front of the practice area and bow to show appreciation for having a place to train. When entering the dojo, both students and visitors should remove hats and shoes, put out cigarettes, dispose of chewing gum, turn off radios, and stop any other distractions which might interfere with training.
This is customary in Budo as a sign of respect and reminder of our constant involvement in relationships with others. Again, shoes should never be worn in the dojo area an exception is made when students are doing heavy cleaning or maintenance work. Shoes should be placed neatly in the racks provided for them. Within the dojo, the head instructor has the authority to forbid any kind of behavior he or she finds inappropriate.
Students should enter and leave the mat from one point only.
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