dojo etiquette

Dojo etiquette is the set of customs and behavioral expectations governing conduct in a martial arts training hall.

These typically include bowing when entering and leaving, addressing instructors with proper titles, keeping the space clean, and showing respect to training partners.

The specifics vary by discipline—a judo dojo differs from a karate dojo—but the underlying principle is that martial arts training requires mutual trust and discipline.

New students learn dojo etiquette before they learn techniques.