SEIZA: Sit in kneeling position.

MOKUSO: Begin meditation.

MOKUSO YAME: Stop meditation.

DOJO KUN (Recitation of the school philosophy):

Japanese: Hitotsu! Jinkaku kansei ni tsuto muru koto.

Phonetic: Shtots! Jeenkaku kansay nee / sto muru koto.

English: "Seek perfection of character."

Japanese: Hitotsu! Makoto no michi o mamoru koto.

Phonetic: Shtots! Mahkoto no meechee o / mahmoru koto.

English: "Be faithful."

Japanese: Hitotsu! Do ryoku no seishin o yashinau koto.

Phonetic: Shtots! Do ryooku no saysheen o / yashinow koto.

English: "Endeavor to excel."

Japanese: Hitotsu! Rei gi o / omonzuru koto.

Phonetic: Shtots! Ray gi o / omonzuru koto.

English: "Respect others."

Japanese: Hitotsu! Kekki no you o imashi muru koto.

Phonetic: Shtots! Keh' key no you o / imashimuru koto.

English: "Refrain from violent behavior."

SHOMEN NI REI: Bow to the front.

SENSEI NI REI: Bow to the instructor.

SEMPAI NI REI: Bow to the senior student