The short ceremony at the begining and end of the session is both a greeting/goodbye and a way of focusing your intent on Jiu Jitsu for the class and avoiding external distractions. All students are told to line up in front of the Sensei in grade order (higher grades on the right, lower grades on the left - relative to the students). Sensei then calls out: "Kiba dachi" : "Horse stance" - stand with your feet about shoulder distance apart, legs slightly bent, hands in closed fists in front of you. "Su dachi" : "Feet together stance" - move your left foot to stand with your feet completely together, legs straight, hands by your sides.

Questions often asked by new members to the club.

Jiu Jitsu (as practiced by Jitsu Canada) recognizes its origins in Japan. Hence, to learn Jiu Jitsu, it is essential to accept the etiquette and traditions of the dojo. These practices may seem strange to begin with, however, these traditions assist in both learning and safety.