Safety first! Always place the safety of everyone
in the
dojo at the top priority in everything that happens here.
Maintain
positive, joyful, compassionate ki in all things said or done. Constantly endeavor
to strengthen ki-flow at the center of all actions.
Always bow to the shomen when entering or leaving the mat.
Show respect for our space and the people training here. Onegaishimasu!
Wear a clean gi and have a clean body whenever training
at our center. Clean the mats before every practice
session.
Harmonize with the lead of the sensei conducting the class.
If a participant has trained elsewhere, he or she still needs to
cooperate sincerely with the irenic way while in our dojo.
Assume a seated position whenever the sensei is explaining something or discoursing generally. Listen with positive ki to what the sensei is saying.
Those more experienced in irenic aiki should help those less
experienced; the latter should remain open to guidance by the
former. Belt colors indicate experience level:
white = beginner;
blue = intermediate; brown = advanced; and black
= nandan.
Hakamas are not worn in our dojo. This is because
our
way is irenic not martial; because the long skirt is a safety
hazard; and just because we enjoy not wearing hakamas.
At the end of every training session, thank the sensei and
each person who participated. Domo arigato gozaimasu!
