Opening and closing of class

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The session leader (Sensei/Senpai) starts the class.

At the start of training

  1. Kiotsuke (気を付け) → Heisoku-Dachi. Attention stance
  2. Seiza (正座) → Into the kneeling position.
  3. Mokusō → Meditate (close the eyes, hands in the lap, 3 deep breaths)
  4. Mokusō Yame (黙想止め) → Open the eyes
  5. Shomen ni Rei (正面に礼) → Bow to the front
  6. Sensei/Senpai ni Rei (先生・先輩に礼) → Bow to the Sensei
  7. Otagai ni Rei (お互いに礼) → Bow to each other (Onegaishimasu!)
  8. Kiritsu (起立) → Stand up

➔ Training begins.

At the end of training

  1. Kiotsuke (気を付け) → Heisoku-Dachi. Attention stance
  2. Seiza (正座) → Into the kneeling position.
  3. Mokusō → Meditate (close the eyes, hands in the lap, 3 deep breaths)
  4. Mokusō Yame (黙想止め) → Open the eyes
  5. Shomen ni Rei (正面に礼) → Bow to the front
  6. Sensei/Senpai ni Rei (先生・先輩に礼) → Bow to the Sensei
  7. Otagai ni Rei (お互いに礼) → Bow to each other (Arigato Gozaimasu!)
  8. Kiritsu (起立) → Stand up

➔ Training ends.

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