This dojo follows the traditional rules of conduct. Its spirit comes directly from the founder of Aikido and the succession of his teachings handed down from teacher to student. It is the responsibility of each student to act appropriately and to honor these teachings.

• Our atmosphere of harmony and respect is a result of every student’s dedication to these principles.
• Cleaning (misogi practice) is an active expression of thanksgiving and respect. It is the responsibility of each student to assist in keeping the dojo clean.
• You cannot buy technique. The monthly dues provide a place for training and a way in which to show gratitude for the teaching received. It is each student’s responsibility to pay dues on time (at the beginning of each season’s session).
• Respect the dojo, respect your training and respect your fellow students and teachers.
• It is important to honor the way in which the instructor of the class directs the training. Receive instruction and carry out suggestions for training sincerely. (Please try to limit your talking while training. The instructor should be the only one talking during class.)
• It is the moral responsibility of each student never to use Aikido technique to harm another person or as a way to display his or her ego. It is a tool to develop a better society through character development of the individual.
• There will be no aggressive ego conflicts on the mat. The purpose of Aikido is not to fight and defeat an enemy, but to fight and defeat your own aggressive instincts.
• The strength of Aikido is not in muscular force, but in flexibility, timing, control and compassion. Be aware of your limitations and take care of yourself.
• Everyone has different physical abilities and reasons for study. These must be respected. True Aiki is the proper and flexible application of technique appropriate to any changing situation. It is your responsibility to cause no injury to your training partner or yourself.

“True budo is for the purpose of establishing harmony.”

Morihei Ueshiba O Sensei