DOJO PHILOSOPHY

Training in the Internal Arts isn't just 
physical but mental and spiritual.  
Each practice is to strengthen and train our 
body, mind, energy and spirit.

Nurture excellence.

Respect the founder, the art, your teacher and classmates,
but think for yourself.

Shoshin: Beginner’s mind.
In a beginner’s mind there are many possibilities.
In an expert's there are few.

The principles remain constant but the methods can change.

Seek to improve the art and improve the standard.

Question authority.
Always examine what is taught and what you are told, 
find your own understanding.

The study and practice of the internal arts
 is to become independent and free,
not dependent on or limited by the system.

Keep thoughts and comments positive and healthy.

Train diligently, refine your body, mind and spirit. 
This is your responsibility.

Your teachers can show you the way and help you, 
only you can develop the skills.

Argue for your limitations and sure enough they’re yours. 
Next time you say "I can’t” replace it with 
“I don’t want to try.”

DOJO POLICY

• The Dojo will be run in a traditional manner. Enter with beginner's mind. Sifu/Sensei and assistant instructors set the rules.

• All new members regardless of prior experience begin at the beginning. A constant beginner's mind is the path to learning.

• Students are expected to be on time for classes.

• Students are expected to practice between classes.

• This dojo doesn’t support competitions, tournaments or fighting.

• Cell phones and pages either off or on silent during club hours.

• Perfume, cologne or jewelry should not be worn during class.

• Dojo is for practice, not chatting.

• Students are expected to help each other. If part of a group practice, students must catch up to class if a session is missed.

• No food permitted in dojo during club hours.

• Weapons are only to be handled by those working on forms requiring them.

• Tuishou and partner work is by instructor’s permission only.

• The dojo is for refining our body, mind and spirit. Displays of ego or anger are not acceptable.

• Members are expected to set a good example at all times. Do not show your training, let your training show.

• Members are expected to help keep the dojo clean.

• Those with regular attendance will receive priority with lessons.

• Assistant instructors and advanced members will be held to a higher standard than other club members.