1.  Everyone will bow before entering and leaving the mat.
2.  Instructors will be address as “Mr.” or  “Mrs.” with their surname.
3.  If your instructor asks you a question, always answer “Yes Sir or Yes Ma’am”
4.  No student shall join or leave the class in progress without the instructor’ permission.
5.  Students will not spar without complete protective equipment and without instructor’s supervision
6.  No student shall ask or challenge a higher belt to free spar without an instructor present.  No student shall ask or challenge a black belt to spar.
7.  No jewelry or shoes will be worn on the mat.
8.  Students will not chew gum, eat, drink, or smoke while in the dojo, water is the only exception
9.  Students will always work out in a clean uniform.
10.Students will always keep fingernails and toenails trimmed and clean.
11. No student will test for promotion if behind on lessons or payments.
12. Payments are due on the first of every month.  If course payment is not paid by the fifth, students card will be pulled.  Students must have attendance cards to attend class. 
13. Students will always remember that they are training in a fighting are that is not to be abused.  Any student starting fights will no longer be allowed to train at PUMA Karate.
14. Any time a student performs solo for an instructor, the student must bow before and after their performance.
15. No rough playing around or profanity is allowed in the dojo.