- It is beneficial to all when a higher belts aid lower belts in their training. Please feel free to ask higher ranking students for assistance before and after class.
- No alcohol or drugs before class, no candy, gum or smoking while in the dojo.
- Each student will bow upon entering and leaving the dojo.
- No karateka will provoke violence or allow him or herself to be provoked into violence under pain of possible expulsion for life from the dojo.
- A violent, argumentative, or belligerent attitude during class will result in dismissal.
- No free sparring without the express permission of the Sensei, or a Black Belt.
- Personal cleanliness is essential. Nails must be clipped, feet and hands must be clean and hair must not interfere with your training.
- All jewelery must be removed before entering the dojo.
- All karateka must wear clean, karate Gi's (uniforms) that have no tears or rips anywhere. If you have the T.I.M.A. crest, sew it on over the heart on the left lapel of your uniform.
- All students should refer to the head instructor as Sensei, which is an honorable way of saying "Teacher" in Japanese. No substitutes are allowed.