Before beginning class, the senior student will call the class to order and bow to the instructor. When lining up for class, the highest ranking student will be to the right of the instructor. If more than one student is of the same rank, then the one with the longest time in grade will be to the right. If both students have the same time in grade, then the oldest will line up to the right.

Start of class

With the class lined up and ready, the senior student will open the class as follows:

Senior Student - "Kiotsuke" - All students come to attention in a straight line, feet together, and fists presented in front at waist level.

Senior Student - "Shomen Ni Rei" - All bow to the front.

Senior Student - "Shihan Ni Rei" - Students bow to the master instructor(s), if present.

Senior Student - "Sensei Ni Rei" - Students bow to the instructor.

All Students - "Onegai Shimasu Sensei" - Students are asking the instructor to please help with their lesson.

All Students - Recite Oath and Student Creed

End of class

At the end of class, the senior student (at the direction of the instructor) will call the class to order and bow to the instructor.

With the class lined up and ready, the senior student will end the class as follows:

Senior Student - "Kiotsuke" - All students come to attention in a straight line, feet together, and fists presented in front at waist level.

Senior Student - "Shomen Ni Rei" - All bow to the front.

Senior Student - "Shihan Ni Rei" - Students bow to the master instructor(s), if present.

Senior Student - "Sensei Ni Rei" - Students bow to the instructor.

Senior Student - "Otadari Ni Rei" - Students bow to the instructor.

All Students - "Domo Arigato Gozaimasu" - Students are thanking the instructor.