Etiquette

Japanese martial arts are intrinsically linked with the Japanese way of life and more so with the rich culture of Japan's feudal era. Because of this the way in which students of Japanese martial arts are expected to conduct themselves is also based upon this culture. This may seem like a waste of time to many people, but the rules and etiquette for such arts add depth to the culture and heritage of the arts themselves and also in many cases serve more practical purposes such as helping a student focus, or serving as a safety purpose.

Bowing - a description of different bows and why they are done.
Japanese - some thoughts on the use of Japanese words and phrases in the jiu jitsu.
Dojo - what exactly is the dojo, and how should jitsuka interact with it.
Personal Etiquette - personal conduct for jitsuka.

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