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If you are late to class, you may do your own warmup on the side of the mat. Whenever you are ready to join the class, kneel in seiza on the side of the mat until the instructor motions for you to join the class. Bow to the instructor and go on the mat and kneel again, bowing to the Shomen (kamiza-the stand in the front/middle of the room where the Founder's picture is) and then you may join the class.
If you must leave early, then go to the instructor and kneel saying, "Osakini shitsureishimas" meaning, "I'm sorry, but I must leave early". Then you may leave doing the first procedure in reverse. Be aware that in martial arts, leaving class before it is finished is a disrespectful act and should only be done in an emergency. |
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