Formal Closing Ceremony
The following bolded words are spoken by Sempai or highest ranking kyu student in a commanding tone of voice:
Yoi | Call class to attention |
Wait for Sensei to turn to front and kneel | |
Seiza | Formal sitting position facing front of dojo |
Mokusou | Fold your hands in front, close your eyes, and clear your mind |
Pause for a brief time | |
Kaimoku | Open your eyes and return your hands to seiza position |
Shomen ni rei | Bow to Sensei Mabuni, thanking him for his teachings |
Please repeat after me | Prepare class to recite five principles |
The way of respect for oneself and others through the practice of moderation | Wait for class to repeat |
The way of genuine effort towards conquering oneself | Wait for class to repeat |
The way of harmony with oneself and others | Wait for class to repeat |
The way of mutual support | Wait for class to repeat |
The way of cultivation of excellent character | Wait for class to repeat |
Wait for Sensei to turn and face class | |
Sensei ni rei | Bow to Sensei thanking them for the class |
Wait for Sensei to stand | |
Tato | Stand and come to attention |
Sempai rei | Bow to senior student only if one is present (this is spoken by the highest non-sempai) |
Otagai ni rei | Bow to all other students |
Shake hands with all members of class |
Please note that other students present in the dojo who are not participating in the class should stand quietly during the closing ceremony.