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Useful Information for Beginners

Sensei - Teacher

Sempai - Senior Student

Jitsuka - Student of Jiu Jitsu

Rei - Bow

Gi - Training Uniform

Dojo - Training Hall

Goshi (Koshi) - Hip

Garuma - Wheel

Gari - Reap

Mizu - Water

Nage - Throw

O - Major

Ko - Minor

Soto - Outer

Uchi - Inner

Gakke - hook/stamp

Ukemi - Breakfall

Kiai - Shout (battle cry)

These rules of the dojo must be obeyed at all times. This is not just as a sign of respect but for reasons of safety.

This may seem like a lot at first but don't worry, it will be brought in gradually.

Yamae is the Japanese word for stop. If you hear it, do so immediately.
Always report any injuries to the Sensei.
Be punctual or early to help lay out the tatami (training mat).
Before stepping onto or leaving the mat, a rei is made to the highest grade on the mat.
No jewellery of any kind is to be worn on the mat (tatami).
Always make sure your gi (training uniform) is clean, your obe (belt) is tied properly, and your fingernails and toenails are short.
The instructor is called Sensei (teacher) at all times when in the dojo.
Never leave the mat without permission from the Sensei.
On entering and leaving the dojo, a standing rei (bow) is made to show respect for the place in which we train.
No food or drink is to be consumed in the dojo and no smoking.
Never walk onto the mat with shoes on.
Respect senior grades.