Safety Guidelines
Safety doesn’t happen by accident. Better a thousand times careful than once dead. ~Proverb
What to Bring
First time students wear wear loose comfortable clothing. New students are provided a training uniform as part of their initial enrollment. Please discuss with the Instructor any equipment you are unsure about before purchase.
Dojo Rules
Please review the Dojo rules for explanations to questions regarding your training in the Jizaikan.
School Creed
It is our policy to treat all people whether customer, family, friend, acquaintance or stranger with compassion and the respect that they deserve.
Bowing
Training begins with all members kneeling in seiza (kneeling posture) facing the front wall of
the dojo. The instructor recites the following motto: “SHI-KIN HARA-MITSU DAI-KO-MYO”
Dojo Etiquette
Although we take a relaxed approach to the training, certain formalities (bowing, etc.) will always be observed.
Counting In Japanese
Counting In Japanese Is Simple. In Order To Count To The Number Ninety-nine (99) All You Need To Know Are The Japanese Terms For The Numbers 1 Through 10.
Youth and Adult Programs
The time needed to move through this stage is usually 1 month for children and 3-6 months for adults. This is because the children will be drilled in these fundamentals; adults are expected to absorb the fundamentals and internalize them on a deeper level.