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May 6, 2006 7:13 pm
Judo House Rules
Revised June 3, 2009I encourage you to review the Dojo Rules and Etiquette.
Always bow to your partner before beginning work, and again when finished. This applies to standing work as well as ground work. Bowing shows that you come together to practice in harmony, with each other's safety in mind. Not bowing is disrespectful and rude, and states you have no concern for your partner's safety.
Work together in a positive fashion so that both partners skills grow. The concept of 'Jita Kyoei' (literally "You, Me, Shine together"; also translated as mutual benefit) is a cornerstone of Judo. It is arrogant and abusive to practice only to better your skill with no concern for your partner's growth. This will not be tolerated.
Be respectful of your partner, and operate from a teaching/learning paradigm rather than a "fighting" (shiai) paradigm. You should abandon the concepts of win/lose. If you cannot abandon these concepts, you should focus on losing until you mature to the level that winning no longer carries significance. We are a dojo, not a shiaijo.
Come to class with an empty cup; focus on maintaining the beginner's mind. Be respectful of differing ideas, and be open to learning what these differing ideas may have to offer.
Maki-komi throws and drop throws (such as knee drop seoi-nage) are strictly prohibited for safety reasons.
Sutemi-waza (sacrifice throws) may be practiced with prior consent of your partner, and the consent of black belt in charge of class. Under no circumstances should sutemi waza be performed without approval. Sutemi-waza require a high skill level of ukemi to ensure uke's safety.
Kansetsu-waza (joint locking techniques) and shime-waza (strangulation techniques) may be performed by all ranks. Please utilize great care when performing these techniques. Shime-waza should be applied in such a fashion as to avoid the trachea. When your partner taps out (or says maitta), release the waza immediately. Both kansetsu-waza and shime-waza should be practiced with minimal force, demonstrating a high degree of precision and control.
If you have any questions, please talk with Nick, Danny or Kyle.