This student guide belongs to Kyu Level Date of Promotion Yellow Belt (6th Kyu) Orange Belt (5th Kyu) Green Belt (4th Kyu) Purple Belt (3rd Kyu) Blue Belt (2nd Kyu) Brown Belt (1st Kyu) 1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan) 2nd Degree Black Belt (Nidan) 3rd Degree Black Belt (Sandan) 4th Degree Black Belt (Yondan) 5th Degree Black Belt (Godan) Dojo Address: Unit 140, 12811 Clarke Place, Richmond, BC Phone: 604.724.5278 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pacificwavejj.com Dojo Rules and Etiquette he student must constantly be guided by a deep respect for the dojo, other students, instructors and for the purpose of the practice. Good manners, politeness, courteous T behaviour, and a degree of etiquette are part of a student’s training, and important for safety and for developing a proper attitude toward the art. Rules Uniforms & Personal Hygiene The uniform consists of a plain white karate or judo-style gi with a belt and our dojo crest. Students, both men and women, are also required to wear groin protection for safety. An official dojo t-shirt may be worn without the gi top for the first half of class before breakfalls, after which the gi-top must be worn. Personal hygiene is essential as students work closely with others. Fingernails and toenails should be kept clean and trimmed. They should also be filed if cut soon before class as freshly cut nails can be quite sharp. Bodies should be clean and students should use antiperspirant or deodorant. Uniforms should be washed on a regular basis. Long hair must be tied back. All jewellery including piercings should be removed prior to training. If a piercing cannot be removed, all measures should be taken to secure it. Arriving for Class Students are asked to arrive 10-15 minutes before class begins. Everyone must remove their shoes at the entrance of the dojo and place them in the designated area. Changing areas are provided in the receiving area so students can change into their uniform for class. It is also ok for students to wear their uniform’s pants, t-shirts and groin protectors when they come to class and then put on their gi tops and belts when they arrive. Students should refrain from wearing their full uniform outside the dojo. All bags should be tucked into one of the cubby holes provided next to the training area. Chewing gum is not allowed on the mats and must be spit out before entering the training area. Students should never come to class having consumed alcohol. All cell phones should be turned off or kept on silent during class if they are kept in bags next to the training area. During Class Students are expected to listen to the instructor and obey their commands at all times. Students are expected to perform the techniques taught to the best of their abilities. Students are expected to maintain self-control at all times. Students should not engage in horseplay, unnecessary chatter or profanity during class. Students should not criticize other students. Safety It is every student’s responsibility to maintain a safe environment. If a student feels uncomfortable about a technique, the safest thing is for them to pass on it, no matter what the reason, and ask the instructor for help if necessary. If a student is having trouble with a technique, they should not try to force it. Students should ask the instructor for help when experiencing difficulties. The tap is a very important safety rule. If a student is experiencing pain or placed in a dangerous position, they should tap their partner, themselves or the mat loudly and distinctly. If the student can’t use their hands or tap fast enough, they may also say ‘TAP’ or ‘STOP’ This alerts their partner to the situation and makes them aware to stop the technique. The instructor should be informed if a student has any mental or physical limitations that may restrict the techniques that are safe for them to receive and/or do to others. Under no circumstance should a student teach Jiu-jitsu to a non-student. This opens the student to civil liability should the non-student become injured. Jiu-jitsu techniques have the potential to cause serious injuries to others. It is important for students to always keep this in mind anytime they use them. Dojo Etiquette Why Do We Bow? Jiu-Jitsu originated in Japan; therefore much of the etiquette is derived from Japanese culture. Bowing is a sign of respect, much like shaking hands is in North America. Although the purpose of our classes is to teach people to protect themselves, we are also educating students about martial arts traditions. How to Bow Standing: With your feet together, place your hands at your side. To bow, bend forward from the waist (about 15 degrees) while keeping your eyes downcast. Kneeling: Kneel and sit back on your heels. Your hands should be positioned on your thighs. First place your left hand then your right hand on the floor in front of you, create a triangle shape with your hands. Lean forward at the waist and briefly touch your forehead to your hands. When returning to the kneeling position, move your right hand first then left hand to your thighs. When Should Students Bow Entering or exiting the dojo Getting on or off the training surface After receiving instruction from the Sensei Prior to and after working with a partner At the beginning and end of a class Arriving Late for Class Students who arrive late for class must wait in a ready stance at the edge of the mat until they are permitted to join the class by the instructor. They should not arrive past the time of the warm-up. Students should wait for the instructor to acknowledge them and invite them into the class. Bow once you have been invited to join the class. If a student arrives for class late, they may be asked to do burpees off to the side to warm up before joining the class. Leaving a Class in Progress Students should not have any other interfering commitments during class time. If for some reason a student needs to leave early, the instructor should be advised before class. When the student must leave, they must stand at the edge of the training area and wait for the instructor’s acknowledgement and permission. If a student has to leave the training area to use the washroom, to tend to an injury, or for any other reason, it is important to advise the instructor. This is not to ask permission – it is a matter of safety so instructors know where students are at all times. The instructor is responsible for their students’ wellbeing and must be aware of any injuries that have occurred on the mats. Addressing Black Belts & Assistant Instructors When in the dojo or at a dojo function, black belts are to be addressed as ‘Sensei’ and assistant instructors as ‘Sempai.’ If there are multiple black belts or assistant instructors, the person’s name may be added (i.e. Lori Sensei, Chris Sensei). Receiving Instruction in Class Students are to assemble promptly when an instructor calls the class to order. They must not talk while an instructor is teaching. The proper way to stand while receiving instruction or waiting in class is with the student’s non-dominant hand cupping their dominant in front of their chest. If sitting while receiving instruction in class, students may sit in seiza (kneeling) or with their legs crossed. Students must never sit with legs outstretched or leaning against a wall. Dojo Library Policies Students are encouraged to explore the martial arts and related topics through books. That’s why we created the dojo library. Any student is welcome to borrow up to 3 books at any time from our library at no charge for up to 3 weeks. To ensure the timely return of books, like the regular library, there is an overdue charge of $0.30/day. The library is located on the shelf in the receiving area of the dojo. Please let one of the Senseis know when you borrow a book. History & Principles of Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu Jiu-jitsu is the art of self-defense that was developed by the Japanese samurai for when they were unarmed. It translates to "the art of pliancy," which is used to absorb and control an attacker. Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu is a modern style of Jiu-jitsu, created for the unique temperament of Canadian society and is taught to be practiced in accordance with Canadian self-defense laws (Section 34 of the Criminal Code of Canada). The style was founded by Professor Georges Sylvain, a 15-year police veteran and Tactical Training Officer with an international reputation. It draws from a variety of combat influences, including Japanese Jiu- jitsu, Standard Police Techniques, Judo, Western Boxing, Can-Ryu Maxim: “There are are no rules in and Karate. Can-ryu is not a sport and therefore is not self-defense, only results.” limited by rules under which points are awarded in competitions. It has a long history of development within police and law enforcement circles. In 2008, Mr. Sylvain retired, entrusting the style to Ed Hiscoe Shihan (current head of style), with his son Steve Hiscoe Shihan appointed as heir apparent to the style. Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu uses fundamentals that even the odds in self-defense situations, transcending differences in size, weight, height, and reach. The core curriculum of Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu follows 4 tenets: 1.