Saturday, July 17, 2010

Etiquettes of Visiting Martial Art Classes

1. When visiting for the first time, it is a good thing to call in advance to make sure visitors are welcome. It wouldn't be a bad idea to ask about proper protocol while you're at it.
2. When visiting for the first time, you should wear normal street clothes; whatever you wear to work is usually appropriate.
3. Be very nice and polite.
4. If you're offered a hand, shake hands. If someone bows to you, bow back -- about the same height.
5. Be quiet during class; don't do anything to draw attention to yourself while the class is in progress.
6. Get there early, and stay afterwards so you can ask questions.
7. It is bad to discuss other schools at all, if possible. If you cannot avoid the subject altogether, then at least don't say anything derogatory about another school.
8. Do not show your limited knowledge of different styles and your (equally limited) vocabulary of foreign words.

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