All students should strive to be on time for classes, be changed quickly, pay fees prior to training commencing where possible and in the case of junior students, ensure that they have paid a visit to the toilet before the class starts.
 

All Karate suits (Gi) should be white, clean, of the proper size and free from rips. Gi should also be free of all badges except the recognised Karate Alba Federation badge or any other approved by the club Sensei. 
Girls may wear a white T-shirt below their Gi, please do not wear coloured T-shirts.
 

Hands and feet should be clean and fingernails and toenails kept short.
Medical conditions such as athlete’s foot and verrucas should be treated immediately and the student should wear suitable footwear until the condition has been eradicated.
 

No jewellery should be worn e.g. finger (toe) rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces, earrings and any other body piercing jewellery. In the case of recently pierced earrings which cannot be removed for a few weeks, the student must apply tape to cover the earring both front and back in an effort to avoid injury to themselves or others through accidental contact.
 

Discipline is paramount in any Karate class and student’s behaviour should reflect this at all times. Talking should be kept to an absolute minimum during the class instruction.
 

On entering or leaving the Dojo when no class is in progress, a standing bow (Rei) should be performed at the door to show respect for the Dojo and those who train in it. 
On entering the Dojo when a class is in progress the student should immediately sit in Seiza position at the door and await recognition from the Sensei before performing a full seated bow (Rei) and enter the Dojo.
 

Students should try to take part in as many of the Federations events as possible to further their knowledge, mix with other clubs/students and enhance the reputation of the Club/Federation.
 

Regular training is the key to Karate success. Students who only train once a week as opposed to twice a week or more, will naturally take at least twice as long to reach the same standard. Students must be aware of this and not expect to be ready to attempt gradings as often as other students who have trained more frequently.
 

Gradings take place 2 to 4 times a year. The fact that a grading is taking place does not mean that all students will be ready to attempt to move up a grade. Apart from the early grades it is more difficult for younger students to grade successfully at each and every grading. Please speak to your Sensei before assuming that you are ready for a grading. Some students however may show exceptional progress and maturity of technique for their age and possible exceptions can be made at the Sensei’s discretion.
 

A Karate Alba Licence/Membership should be applied for on the 2nd training session and no later than 14 days after commencing training. This should be renewed annually and timeously, as without a current licence students are not members of the Federation/Scottish Karate Governing Body and are therefore not entitled to grade, take part in any Karate Alba event or represent Karate Alba at