1.  No jewelry or chewing gum during classes.
2.  No shoes are allowed on the training floor.
3.  No profanity will be tolerated in the Dojo at any time.
4.  No students are permitted to smoke, eat or drink on the training floor.
5.  Never smoke in the presence of the Sensei(s).
6.  Students must bow before entering or leaving the training floor area at all times.
7.  Students late for class must ask permission from the Sensei to join their classmates.
8.  During class there will be no talking permitted (unless you are answering a question from
     the Sensei) and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated at any time.
9.  NEVER question the word of your Sensei, be respectful.
10. NEVER interrupt the Sensei while they are talking.
11. Show respect to your fellow classmates and their property at all times.
12. Students are required to conduct themselves outside of class as a lady or gentleman and
      true Aiki-Te Ryu Karate representative at all times.
13. Martial Arts will only be used as a means of self-defense; to protect yourself, your family
     and those who are not able to protect themselves.
14. Uniforms must be clean before each class and your belt tied appropriately around your
     waist. Never leave your belt unattended as it then becomes Sensei’s property and you
     will have to earn it back.

Failure to comply with any and/or all of the above rules can result in:
   A. Period of probation
   B. Loss of one level rank grade with a retest to earn it back
   C. Cancellation of membership (by Sensei Franz only)
   D. Other disciplinary actions may be taken

Guidelines for Visitors:

1.  Visitors must sit quietly in the designated area.
2.  Please do not talk to or otherwise distract the students participating in the classes.
3.  Any interruptions could result in serious injury.
4.  If you have young children with you, please, do not allow them to enter the workout area.
    This could be extremely hazardous to them and to the practicing students. They must
    remain with the parent at all times in the viewing area. Only Budokan Dojo employees are
    allowed behind the Pro-Shop Counter area.
5. All Cell Phones and Pagers must be turned off when in the Dojo training area.
6. All visitors are held to the same Dojo Rules as the students.
7. Please refer to all black belts as either Sensei or Mr., Mrs. and Ms. plus last name both
    inside and outside in public at all times.

Class Payments and Fees:

All Class fees are due on the 1st or 15th class day of the month depending on your signup date. After 5 days they will be $20.00 in late fees assessed per month until the balance is paid up. We only accept EFT (electronic funds transfer) for the payment of tuition. If your payment bounces you will be required to pay a $40 non-sufficient fund fee plus your tuition immediately.

Withdrawal from classes: We offer contract term memberships. Each contract membership can be cancelled with written notice within 30 days prior to the beginning of the contract renewal time period, or by paying 25% of the remaining amount due on the membership. It is the student's responsibility to know their expiration term and notify the dojo as outlined above. We do not contact students when they are up for renewal.

Students on a month to month membership must submit in writing 30 days prior to the requested cancellation date and one more final payment must be cleared at the bank and deposited for termination to incur. Written notice is required for any and all cancellations.

We reserve the right to cancel memberships at any time with no pro-ration or refund of membership fees. We do not offer refunds for any classes/memberships due to missed class participation or for any reason.

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