BASIC JUDO ETIQUETTE Politeness, good manners and common decency are all an important part of Judo.  All students of Judo are expected to train themselves in Judo Etiquette and make it part of their Judo.  In doing so a student will eventually understand the true principles and spirit of Judo.  The following should be observed: Respect your Sensei (Teacher) Respect higher grades Be quiet in the Dojo (Judo Hall) Do not indulge in “horseplay” in the Dojo Keep your body clean Keep your finger and toe-nails short Frequently wash your Judogi (Judo Suit) Be considerate to lower grades Never use Judo techniques outside of the Dojo Be courteous to your opponent at all times On entering a Dojo one should always bow (Rei means bow) When stepping onto or off a Tatami, one should bow (Tatami means Mat) Before and after a practice one should bow to their partner