RULES AND REGULATIONS OF DOJO

Bodoki Ryu Ninjitsu / International Dojo.

A- students will address all instructors properly as: Chunin, Jonin, or Soke.

B- it is necessary to respect the ways in which a Chunin, Jonin, or Soke. conveys the teachings of Koga Ryu Ninjutsu. It is the moral responsibility of each student not to use any ninjitsu techniques to harm another person or as a way to display ego, unless he/she, or those, to which the student feels the moral responsibility to protect, is directly or indirectly threatened.

C- there will be no ego conflicts on the mat.

D- there will be no competition on the mat. the purpose of Koga Ryu Ninjutsu is to teach effective taijutsu techniques and strategies for use in defending oneself or defending others. due to the nature of the training the student has a moral responsibility to practice in a restrained and disciplined way.

E-  all ways show proper respect towards your training partner.
F-  insolence will not be tolerated. we must all be aware of our limitations.

G- everyone has different physical abilities and different reasons for study. and must be respected. a True Ninjutsu Practitioner knows the proper and flexible application of technique appropriate to any changing circumstance. It is your responsibility to cause no injury. 

H- you must protect your training partner and yourself. 
I- if you receive any Chunin, Jonin, or soke instructions you must carry out his or her instructions for training sincerely and to the best of your abilities.
J- there is no room for argument.

K- upon entering and leaving the practice area you must make a standing bow.

L- you have 15 minutes before time for practice, you should be warmed up, and formally in order of rank. It is the responsibility of the Atama - Genin or Atama - Kunoichi (group leader) student to enforce this.

M- all classes is opened and closed with a formal ceremony. It is important to be on time and participate in this ceremony, but if you are unavoidably late you should wait, until the Chunin or Jonin  signals permission for you to join the class. it is most important that you do not disrupt the class in doing so.

N- during class when the Chunin or Jonin demonstrates a technique for practice, you should watch quietly and attentively. when the end of a technique is signaled, stop immediately. bow to your partner and quickly line up with the other students. If it is necessary to ask a question go to the Chunin or Jonin , never call him over, wait for his acknowledgement.

O- any dishonor towards the school or instructor, will bring immediate and Automatic Revolktion of rank and honor, this mean that  your Certifications will be voided and must be returned. you will sit in the hall of the Unknown Ninja.

P- you may at times receive instruction from a Chunin or Jonin  from another Dojo that may differ to the style taught in your Dojo, each Chunin or Jonin has his/her own style of training, it is not incorrect, but different, and will still do the task at hand, accept this as experience.

Q- only Soke: Angel M. Guerra may give out or promote any member to the rank of 10th.dan / Judan. under our family.
R- all members must follow our Ranking Status. (All Groups and Sub-Groups).
S- Black Belt members may not promote any member to the same ranking level as his or her rank status.
T- no one may passover any ranking level without the approval of the Main Office ( Promotional Council ). NO EXCEPTION:

U- All members must have a Rank Certificate for each Bodoki Ryu Ninjitsu Level. (no exception).

V-  All bodoki-ryu members must have a bodoki-ryu ninjitsu system patch on there uniform, members must all have a nin or dojo patch.

W-  If you know the movement being studied, and are working with someone who does not, you may lead the person through it. But do not attempt to correct or instruct your training partner if you are not of a more higher level.

X- do not dishonor yourslfe by having the soke come down to your dojo, to see a show and then promote your students or black belts without his approval.

Y- All black belts under bodoki-ryu ninjitsu must train its members using our ranking color program. The same kyu and star ranking system. NO EXCEPTIONs.

Z- if you do not have a rank certificate for each level; you have not trained for that level. or if you lost your rank certificate, you may pick one up for a small fee. under rank only.....$15.00 / USD-EACH.

1.at no time must it be revealed to anyone that you are studying the art of Nin-Jutsu.

2.all the methods you have learned must never be thought to anyone.

3.when given an order, what ever it is, it must be carried out with out question or you will be punished by your group.

4.If disciplinary action dismissed or you leave this school, you will be depromoted two ranks lower and will not be allowed to wear our school colors, patch, belt or use your certifications. any dishonor towards the school or instructor, will bring immediate and Automatic Revolktion of rank and honor, this mean that  your Certifications will be voided and must be returned. you will sit in the hall of the Unknown Ninja.

5.we are a family, we do not fight amongst our selves.

6.respect is shown at all times towards the instructor, students must show respect towards each other. if this rule is broken you will be punished by your group.

Note: 

All students and instructors must know and understand  the  Rules Of Conduct.

INACTIVE MEMBERS: 
the Bodoki-Ryu Ninjitsu Dojo relies on its members and instructor's to actively teach and train in Bodoki-Ryu Ninjutsu. To stay current and active under Bodoki-Ryu Ninjitsu, Any member who is inactive for (4) months or do not Register each year; will be put you on the inactive list, and therembership under the Bodoki-Ryu Ninjitsu Dojo is subject to revocation. 

UNIFORM
All students will wear the correct uniform in the dojo. The students will wear the following:
#1- Black GI or shinobifuku (ninja uniform).

#2- Black Dojo T-shirt (New members a plain black shirt).

#3- Running Shoes preferably black tabi.

#4- Bodoki-Ryu Ninjitsu Patch.

#5- Nin Patch.

#6- White or Color Rank Belt.

#7- Star Ranking on all Black Belt Uniform.

I UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE ABOVE:

NAME: _____________________________________________DATE: _______________________

RANK: _____________________________________________DATE OF RANK: ______________

INSTRUCTOR UNDER: _____________________________________INST.RANK: _____________

MEMBERS SIGN: __________________________________________TODAYS DATE: ___________

Sign and Return to Main Office....