• This dojo follows the traditional rules of proper conduct. It is the responsibility of each student to cooperate in creating a positive atmosphere of harmony and respect and to honor those teachings.

• You cannot buy technique. The membership fees 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. The teaching of the instructor constitute only small fraction of what you will learn. Your mastery of each movement will largely depend on your individual and earnest practice.

• It is necessary to respect the way in which the instructor of the class directs the training. Receive instruction and carry out suggestions for training sincerely and to the best of your ability. There is no room for argument on the mat.

• 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 the character development of the individual.

• There will be no competition or conflicts of ego 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 modesty. Be aware of your limitations.

• Everyone has different physical abilities and reasons for study. These must be respected. True Aikido 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.