"The future of all of our society, our way of life, and ultimately our planet is in the attitudes, perspectives, and abilities that we as adults bestow upon each of the children in our lives."
news update: 28/09/09		next session: 06/10/09
	Mushin Juniors

 Every Tuesday @ 18:45 - 19:45

Training etiquette is a basic part of our Aikido lessons. Etiquette teaches respect for all things, discipline, and creates a safe environment where we learn to help and care for each other.

To learn, we must have the attitude of growing together.

These are the basic rules to follow:

• Remove shoes upon entering the dojo.
• Bow upon entering and leaving the dojo and when stepping on and off the mat. Bow to each other and the sensei (instructor) during training. This demonstrates respect for all, but more importantly, demonstrates an open mind and willingness to learn.
• Address instructors and assistants as sensei. Greet your sensei upon arrival to class and say goodbye before leaving.
• Parents please accompany your child when dropping them off for class and picking them up. Safety is our biggest concern, and it also allows us to communicate important information directly to the parents.
• Come in clean clothes. Make sure that your hands and feet are clean and that nails are kept short. Remove all jewellery.
• No chewing gum.
• Use the restroom and have a drink of water before class. This avoids unnecessary disruptions during class. If you must leave the mat during class, please check with a sensei first.
• Students need to listen carefully and observe proper training rules to avoid injury.
• If you are unable to attend class(es), we would appreciate being informed.
• We encourage parents to watch their child’s class and we welcome visitors to observe. However, we ask that if observers talk, to please keep your voices quiet so as to not distract the students. Likewise, students awaiting the next class are asked to disturb neither the class in session nor those watching.

Mushin Junior Star Awards

	Gold Star	Only given to the first ten students
	Silver Star	Only given to the next ten students
	Brown Star	Given to all students ( after twenty )
	Red Star	Counting in Japanese
	Yellow Star	Speaking in Japanese
	Orange Star	Respect to others
	Green Star	Helping others
	Blue Star	Regular attendance ( 12 in a row )
	Purple Star	Long service ( min. 1 year )
	White Star	Runner-up student of the year
	Black Star	Student of the year

Star Awards will be given out on the first lesson of each month, please ask a coach for info on Star Awards and where to attach them.