Formal Opening 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 |
| 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 opening ceremony.