Karate School Etiquette Explained By Japanese Sensei 🇯🇵

Japanese Karate sensei Yusuke Nagano from @KarateDojowaKu explains dojo rules in Tokyo. Learn the correct terminology, seiza, bowing, phrases and words. If you want to practice traditional Budo in Japan, this video on proper etiquette is a must-see.

Phrases used in the video:

- Shitsurei shimasu (“Please excuse me/may I...”)
- (Yoroshiku) Onegai shimasu (“Let’s practice”)
- Shomen ni rei (“bow to front”)
- Otagai ni rei (“bow to each other”)
- Arigato gozaimasu (“Thank you very much”)

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WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a health professional before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.

[natalieshannon]

In my karate school, I had an instructor that always nitpicked me on everything! My kata (forms) my sparring. It got on my nerves, I thought he hated me. (I was only 19 at the time and didn't know any better.) Then somebody told me I was his favorite student, he always praised me to other people.

[KarateDojowaKu]

Thank you so much for collaborating! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

[michaelhughes]

About 30 years ago, after training for 15 years, my sensei told me I was ‘very good’. It took me many more years of training to realize that it was the first time I deserved that comment. Sensei should only give praise when it can be given honestly.
Jesse, you are doing well with this channel and exemplify the true “do”. Very good.
Arigato Jesse.

[Ashigeru]

I had thought my Sensei hated me. He never praised any student. He was always critical.
Eventually, my Sensei started having me demonstrate techniques in front of the entire class, often with him criticizing my technique. It finally dawned on me that he was impressed enough with me, as a student, that he was using me as the example to other students of what they could achieve.

[BMSKARATE]

31 years of Karate training here, I learned a lot with this video!

[a-blivvy-yus]

When i was a child, I attended a dojo which we were told was run in a very traditional Japanese style.
It wasn't until watching this video that I realised how true that was.

We even had sensei who seemed not to know any words that sounded complimentary, and would continually tell us how to do better, and not how well we were already doing.

[christians]

This is so good. My two favourite karateka together. I'm so happy that you know each other and are such good friends. Thank you both for your time. 🥋🇯🇵🥋

[drewdailey]

At the risk of sounding like a keener, Dojo etiquette is a big deal for me. I try to do everything listed in the video (I learned a few things I need to make a habit which is nice.) and I think this comes from being ex-military. It drives me nuts when I see students talking while Sensei is talking. I get goofing around and keeping some training segments fun but when Sensei or someone else is speaking I believe people need to show respect and keep quiet till they are done. Thats my largest beef when it comes to this subject.

Great video Jesse!

[ChrisParayno]

This is great stuff, especially as guests. Its literally someone elses house and need to respect that.

[silentsamurai]

Great stuff :). This is why i love Tradition Martial Arts

[isechico]

Dojo etiquette is the very first thing I teach my students

[georgefoley]

Two of my most favorite Karate Senseis (Sensei Seth is also a part of the favorites list) are collaborating together! How splendid! I cannot believe I have not seen this video before, even though I have followed both of you since the beginning of the pandemic.

Sensei Jesse and Sensei Yusuke, I thank you both for this great dojo etiquette instructional video. It is especially helpful to me right now because I decided to come back to practicing Karate after 20 years of non-practice, and I did so in big part because of the inspiration I have received from following your YouTube and other social media accounts for over a year now, and I sincerely thank you for this! The Karate style I have chosen to practice is Goju Shin Ryu (essentially traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu style at the core of it with elements from Shotkan and Aikido added to the curriculum of the senior belt levels), and nearly all of the rules discussed in the video apply at the dojo that I attend. This is most helpful! I feel like I am learning a lot of Japanese terms and customs while at the dojo.

[isidro]

As a new student of Isshyn-Ryu Karate, I appreciate all of this advice. I hate feeling like I’m disrespecting this amazing art whenever I show up for class. Definitely want to continue making my sensei proud.

[swdw]

BTW. Thanks for videos like this. I share them on our club page, as it saves me talking time explaining all this. On another note, I've been doing this for many years and sometimes I watch your videos because your enthusiasm is infectious.

[rickluiten]

When I first got to Okinawa I went to a school with a senior student from that school that my Sensei in the US introduced me to. The Sensei said nothing. He then demonstrated a punch from a stance that changed position. I just did that over and over every day for weeks before he even looked at me. Then he gave me another and again I worked and worked.

[DaimonAnimations]

I'm from Mexico and when I was little my sensei, had went to train in Okinawa for several years and when he came back, he teaches you like if you're in Okinawa or Japan. All that was taught today in this video, my teacher would do step by step with the outmost respect.

I learned very well from him because I still remember all the ways how to enter a dojo and how to behave which was also part of the training.

[stuffnuns]

It takes some practice to get all that in your brain, but all these customs together have a certain beauty and create an atmosphere of respect and honor. I appreciate my time at dojo so much.

[amarug]

An interesting comment on language, when you say "失礼します" (shitsurei shimas(u)), of course it means "excuse me" if translated correctly in the context. But it actually literally means "I am being rude" / "i am doing a rudneness", which the Japanese often use to convey the message of "excuse me" when entering someone elses space.

[Crystals]

i train in a traditional japanese karate dojo and this is more or less on point

[orionofodyssey]

I think these are important rules / traditions and should be followed in any Karate Dojo.
Thank you for this video!