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Dojo Commands
Class Opening
| Instruction | Action |
| Kiotsuke | Stand at attention |
| Shinzen ni rei | Bow towards the shrine |
| Shomen ni rei | Bow towards the front |
| Sensei ni rei | Bow towards the sensei and say "Onegai-shimasu" |
| Chakuza | Sit down |
| Seiza | Assume formal sitting position |
| Mokuso | Meditate |
| Naorei | As you were |
| Sotachi | All rise |
| Ai-to ni rei. | Bow to your sword |
| Tai-to | Place your sword in your belt |
| Batto | Draw your sword |
Notto (or O-sameru) | Sheath your sword |
| Sagaru | Return |
Class Close
| Instruction | Action |
| Kiotsuke | Stand at attention |
| Ai-to ni rei. | Bow to your sword |
| Chakuza | Sit down |
| Seiza | Assume formal sitting position |
| Mokuso | Meditate |
| Naorei | As you were |
| Sotachi | All rise |
| Sensei ni rei | Bow towards the sensei and say "Arigato Gozaimasu" |
| Shomen ni rei | Bow towards the front |
| Shinzen ni rei | Bow towards the shrine |
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