1. If you cannot attend class or if you are going to be late, you must call.

2. Upon entering the school, you must bow.

3. Enter the practice area, and then bow. When leaving the practice area, bow.

4. If late to practice, you must enter the dojo (practice area) and sit in seiza. The instructor will call you into practice in due time.

5. Always try to walk behind classmates and never, unless absolutely necessary, walk in front of a senior. If you must, then excuse yourself by extending your hand open in front of yourself politely.

6. You are permitted to walk in front of classmates and seniors when they are practicing with weapons. This insures that they see you and hopefully an accident will be avoided.

7. Never talk in class (if you talk, you cannot listen) unless you must ask a question, in which case you must raise your hand.

8. If you are called by a senior, you must respond immediately. There should be no hesitation to commands.

1. Your gi (uniform) must be white cotton or cotton blend. Silks or nylon is not appropriate.

2. It is suggested that Renshinkan style patch be worn over the heart.

3. No jewelry, beepers, and cell phones are to be worn with your gi.

4. Gi, and belt must be tied properly.

5. If you need to retie your belt or gi during practice, turn away from your dojo mate(s) and then retie it. Sit in seiza if your partner is injured.

6. Belts should never be left on the floor, worn while eating or drinking a beverage.

1. When not in use it must always be pointed away from dojo. When exchanging with another, use both hands, palms up.

1. At the start of paired practice, offense will step forward first and then defense will step back.

2. Leave any personal problems outside the dojo.

3. Whether outside or inside the dojo, when first coming into the presence of a senior (senpai) you must take one step back (right foot and then left foot) and bow longer than you senior. A hand shake may or may not follow.