The Renrukan Dojo Rules

  1. A high standard of personal cleanliness is expected.
  2. Judogi should be maintained in good repair.
  3. Smoking, eating and drinking is strictly prohibited in the Dojo.
  4. Finger and toe nails should be pared short and kept clean.
  5. Long hair must be tied back.
  6. Jewellery or any hard or metallic object must not be worn on the mat.
  7. Shoes or any kind of footwear must not be worn on the mat.
  8. Only the correct grade may be published and should be signified by the colour of the belt.
  9. There should not be any excessive noise or boisterous behaviour in the Dojo.
  10. Dojo etiquette should be observed at all times.
  11. Judo should never be practised outside the Dojo.
  12. Members should be punctual and should not leave the Dojo without the Coach/Instructor having given permission and should remain until the class or session has formally ended.
  13. Members should practise only those techniques they have been taught and only on partners who are 'mat safe' where those techniques are concerned.
  14. Members should not walk barefoot anywhere off the mat.