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All formalities of karate must be observed.
Failure to obey an instructor can be grounds for dismissal.
All students/instructors are to bow upon entering and/or leaving the main dojo
Absolutely no horseplay in the main workout area.
Limited talking during workouts.
All social conversations are to take place in the back part of the dojo, as the main dojo floor is reserved for workouts.
Students must ask permission to leave the floor. Absolutely no profanity in/around the dojo.
No alcohol or drugs are allowed in/around the dojo.
No smoking allowed in the dojo.
No jewelry allowed during workouts. (wedding bands acceptable)
No chewing gum during workouts.
No kumite allowed without permission of an instructor.
Never ask an instructor to kumite.
Fingernails and toenails must be kept short.
Be on time for workouts. (This means dressed out and ready to go)
Always notify instructors of injuries/illnesses prior to bow-in and extended absences.
Sign attendance sheet before leaving class. (It will always be next to the door)
Instructors are to be referred to as "Sensei", "Mr." or "Ms.".
Dues must be paid by the 25^th of each month.

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Parents/visitors are welcome to observe in the main dojo area only.
Students should not be disturbed during a workout by a parent or visitor.
No disruptive/loud conversations or cell phone calls inside the dojo.
Profanity is not allowed in the dojo or around students.
Alcohol or drugs are not allowed in/around the dojo.
Smoking or tobacco products are not allowed in the dojo.
Without permission, no one is allowed in the back part of the dojo.
All trash (cups, wrappers, papers, bottles, etc.) should not be left behind in the dojo.
Young children accompanying parents/visitors to the dojo must be well mannered and quiet.
Small children (under the age of 12) must be picked-up inside the dojo after class.

ALL student must fill out and return the Waiver before you will be allowed to continue

past the 3 class trial period.

$45.00 per month with a 90 day Letter of Commitment. Continued enrollment requires a three month

commitment every 90 days. If you prefer to waive the 90 day Letter of Commitment, the cost is $55.00 per month. Family Discounts are available for families who enroll three or more family members. At enrollment, an additional $10.00 will also be collected for the first year's membership in the International Isshin-Ryu Karate Association (I.I.K.A).

A karate uniform (Gi) is not required for beginning students, but should be purchased eventually.

If you do not have a Gi, wear loose-fitting clothing that will allow you to move freely during class (sweatpants, t-shirt etc). Gi's and other equipment can be ordered by the school. Items are provided at cost plus shipping and handling. If you already have a Gi or want to purchase one elsewhere, that is acceptable. Only traditional black or white karate gi's are allowed.

As with most other Isshin-ryu dojos, the Roane School of Isshin-Ryu has its own distinct patch.

Cost of the patch is $5.00. You may also purchase a Mizu-Gami patch (Isshin-Ryu system patch) from the school for a nominal cost. Having a patch on your gi is required. The location on the school patch is to be located on the student's right shoulder of the gi. The Mizu-Gami patch is to be located over the left side of the chest (over the heart).

All Students MUST HAVE A GROIN CUP AND MOUTHGUARD in order to be allowed to kumite.

The school has some extra kumite equipment for student use until students chose to purchase gear. Equipment that is mandatory for kumite and tournament competition is as follows:

Groin Cup.
Mouth Piece.
Foam feet that cover the entire foot.
Foam Hands that do not expose fingers
Foam Head gear

All of the above equipment can be purchase from the school at cost.

You may also purchase gear elsewhere if you so choose as long as it is compliant with the rules and regulations of the I.I.K.A. for tournament competition.

Three paperback books provide excellent reference materials and are highly recommended. They are

the Dynamics of Isshin-Ryu Karate, books 1-3 by Grandmaster Harold Long and Alan Wheeler. It is suggested that beginning students purchase the first book as it is designed with the white and orange belt student in mind. The books are available from many sources at a cost of about $7.95 each.