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A proper Karate dojo is considered special and is well cared for by its users. Shoes are not worn in a dojo. In many styles it is traditional to conduct a ritual cleaning (sōji) of the dojo at the beginning and/or end of each training session. Besides the obvious hygienic benefits of regular cleaning it also serves to reinforce the fact that the dojo is supposed to be supported and managed by the student body, not the schools Sensei. This attitude has become lost in many modern dojo. I think its important because it makes two statements: Im connected enough to this dojo to take care of it, and Im a working member of the community rather than a passive recipient of teaching.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:05:47 +0000

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