***The following is from the instructors manual. Even though it's
intended for instructors I thought it would be applicable after our
talk during the basic class on 3/30/06.******

Etiquette, like various techniques, must be learned. You can not
expect a student to have proper dojo etiquette without teaching them
that etiquette. It is the job of the instructor to teach the proper
etiquette to the students.
Etiquette is an expression of respect for the dojo, the
instructors, fellow classmates, and the art of Kenpo as a whole. A
dojo requires its members to be disciplined. One should display
honesty, sincerity, modesty and a humble attitude. One should not be
loud, boastful or act in an irresponsible manner at anytime.
When bowing you should stand at attention with your feet together
with your hands down by your sides. You bend forward at the waist
keeping your head up, eyes looking straight ahead. The junior show
bow lower than the senior.
Starting at green belt students should bow displaying the hiken,
which is holding the right hand in front of the body in a closed fist
with the left hand covering it. The hiken should not be displayed to
anyone lower ranked than green belt.
When bowing to master instructors, 5th degree and up, one should
first assume the formal kneeling position. Next you place both hands
on the ground in front of your knees, and bend all the way over with
your forehead approximately 1 inch off the floor. In some schools it
is customary to clap several times before executing this bow.
Smoking and drinking should be avoided. Smoking may be offensive
to fellow students and instructors. One should avoid drinking to
prevent any possibility of intoxication that would be an
embarrassment to colleagues or himself. Alcohol has no place in
serious training.
As an instructor you must be a model of respectability. Your words
and actions are closely watched by your students and imitated.
Students must be consistently filled with hope, idealism, and
objectivism. Attitudes of instructors should be clear, candid, and
honest. Do not lie or trick students.
As an instructor you need to observe problems in a student's home
life. Problems in school, employment, or with relationships with
spouse, parents, or boyfriend/girlfriend can cause problems with a
student's training. You may be able to assist the student in working
through their problem or improve the situation.
As an instructor your should refrain from gambling, drinking, or
irresponsible behavior. You need to cultivate in your students by
example a positive attitude, ethical behavior, justice, faith,
modesty, and loyalty.
Students should not wear their gi outside the dojo except for
training purposes or with instructor permission. The gi must be
clean and neatly worn. If it becomes disarranged, one must stop
training at the appropriate time, face the rear of the dojo (or
training area), and fix the problem.
Proper hygiene is a must. Hair should be neat and clean. If it is
long enough to be put in a ponytail then it should be tied back for
training. Toe and fingernails need to be kept trimmed. No jewelry
or any kind should be worn during training. You should always
present a professional image.
You should have a polite attitude when speaking. You should pay
attention to what is being said. You should smile and make eye
contact.
During formal dining junior ranks should wait to eat until the
senior begins eating. You should sit upright and chew with your
mouth closed. The senior should be seated first.
As an instructor it is your job to educate your students in the
proper etiquette of the dojo. This also carries over to daily life
as the student's actions not only reflect on you as an instructor but
the dojo and the are of Kenpo as a whole.