1. A gi must always be worn during class. A Lotus shirt may be worn instead of a gi top. A full gi must be worn during tests.

2. A Lotus patch must always be worn on the left side of the gi top.

3. The belt must never be washed.

4. Once a student achieves the rank of purple belt, he or she may wear a black uniform. Once a student achieves the rank of black belt, he or she may mix and match the color of his or her gi top and bottom (ie. black top, white pants). Only a sensei may wear stripes on his or her pants.

General

1. One must always bow when entering or leaving the dojo.

2. If class is in session, one must remain at the entrance until called by the instructor.

3. When a blackbelt enters the room and dons his or her belt, one must face the blackbelt in a front position.

4. No food or drink is to enter the dojo.

5. Shoes must not be worn in the dojo.

In Class

1. One's arms should never be crossed across the chest but remain in front or behind one's body.

2. One must always follow the instructor's directions and listen at all times.