A basic and very essential part of Karate training. It means that Karateka must never attack first — mentally or physically. To understand this fully years of hard, correct training are needed.

As the Karateka grows in stature so also will grow his good manners and etiquette, outwardly and, even more important, inwardly.

All Karate training must be intense and with purpose.

Correct Dojo etiquette is essential.

Licences and Grading Record Books

Licence

This must be renewed annually — an application form is available from your club secretary. Please ensure you give all information required on the form; this will reduce delay in returning your licence. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Print your name and address on the form in block capitals.

Record Books

This is a complete record of your progress in Karate gradings and must be produced when asked for by the club principals. This is particularly important when visiting other Dojos. If you lose your record book notify the Licence officer immediately. Your licence and record book is your Karate passport so please take care of it.

Enquiries concerning licences and gradings should be addressed to the Federation Licence Officer. Application, including payment, must be made direct to the Federation Treasurer.

Your club secretary will provide you with the addresses of any of the above Officers.

All information about championships, other contests, and all Federation matters, are contained in the circulars which are sent to all clubs from time to time. All club members must ask to see these circulars if they are not displayed.

REMEMBER: You are responsible for applying for your licence whether initial or renewal, and to reduce delay an envelope of adequate size should be included, self addressed and stamped. You cannot enter for a grading unless you possess a current licence and you must get the grading instructor to sign your book in the appropriate “box” immediately after a grading session, if you have passed your examination.