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Rules of the Austin Bujinkan Tanemaki Dojo

Basic Rules

No "live" weapon is to be brought in to the dojo without prior permission.

No handling of anyone else's property without asking first.

No personal information (phone numbers, e-mail addresses, etc.) are to be shared with anyone else unless their permission is granted first. 

No peer pressure or rude behavior is permitted. Respect for fellow members is important.

Racial predjudice, misogamy and elitist attitudes, etc. are not tolerated.

You must be teachable.

I am very pleased to have a diverse group of people in our class.

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We are non-competitive in nature. Those seeking training for personal thrills are not welcome. We are a school devoted to the arts of self-defense and Japanese Budo, NOT harming innocent victims.

Dress code 

Wear a clean, black do gi with black tee shirt.
(no visible writing or designs you may turn a black T-shirt with writing inside out) 
New students may wear loose, comfortable clothing and socks until they obtain proper attire.

Males-protective cup

Tabi footwear, clean socks or soft soled shoes only worn in the dojo-NO BARE FEET!

Ranking belt 

No jewelry, watches or chains are to be worn during class.

Personal hygiene is paramount. No offensive body odor, "bad breath", dirty fingernails etc.

No hard soled shoes, street shoes, or bare feet on mat.

THE CODE OF THE DOJO

1. To know that patience comes first.

2. To know that the path of Man comes from justice.

3. To renounce avarice, indolence, and obstinacy.

4. To recognize sadness and worry as natural, and to seek the immovable heart.

5. To not stray from the path of loyalty and brotherly love, and to delve always deeper into the heart of Budo.

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We are a progressive dojo, and these rules may be upgraded at any time.

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