⚠️ ATTIRE VIOLATION & FORGOTTEN BELT POLICY
| POLICY |
DETAILS |
| Incorrect Attire |
Students wearing improper attire will receive a warning |
| Discipline |
Push-ups assigned according to belt rank |
| Forgotten Belt |
Same push-up chart applies |
| Line Position |
Student lines up at end of class |
| Team Kumite Members |
Must change into approved attire before participation |
| Repeat Violations |
Additional disciplinary action may apply |
PUSH-UP DISCIPLINE CHART
👕 WEEKLY TRAINING ATTIRE CHART
| DAY |
APPROVED ATTIRE |
| Monday |
WHITE Viola dry-fit shirt + white karate pants |
| Tuesday |
WHITE Viola dry-fit shirt + white karate pants |
| Wednesday |
BLACK Viola dry-fit shirt + white karate pants ONLY |
| Thursday |
WHITE Viola dry-fit shirt + white karate pants |
| Friday – International Practice |
Approved international uniforms and training attire |
| Saturday – Team Kumite Practice |
TEAM KUMITE apparel ONLY |
⚫ SATURDAY TEAM KUMITE RULES
| CATEGORY |
ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
| Uniforms |
Official Team Kumite uniforms |
Third-party teams |
| Shirts |
Team Kumite shirts |
Outside school apparel |
| Warmups |
Team Kumite warmups |
Sport-brand training shirts |
| Gear |
Team Kumite gear |
Non-Team Kumite uniforms |
🏆 TESTING ATTIRE
| REQUIRED FOR TESTING |
DETAILS |
| Uniform |
Full traditional WHITE gi |
| Appearance |
Clean and pressed uniform |
| Belt |
Proper rank belt required |
| Presentation |
Professional appearance mandatory |
TESTING RULES
| RULE |
DETAILS |
| T-Shirts |
Not permitted unless medically approved |
| Preparation |
Students must arrive fully prepared |
| Conduct |
Respectful presentation required |
🥋 COMPETITION ATTIRE
⚫ TEAM KUMITE MEMBERS
| RULE |
DETAILS |
| Competition Uniform |
Official TEAM KUMITE uniforms required |
| Apparel |
Team Kumite apparel expected at events |
| Exceptions |
Require approval from Sensei Bill |
| Sponsorships |
Contractual obligations may apply |
⚪ NON–TEAM KUMITE MEMBERS
| RULE |
DETAILS |
| Uniform |
Full traditional white gi required |
| Divisions |
Applies to kata and sparring |
| Restrictions |
No Century, Top Ten, or outside uniforms |
| Sparring Exception |
Viola shirt + white pants only if tournament permits |
🥋 PRIVATE LESSON ATTIRE
| APPROVED OPTIONS |
| Traditional white gi |
| Official Team Kumite uniform |
| Official Viola Karate shirt with team pants |
👕 APPROVED DOJO APPAREL
| APPROVED |
NOT APPROVED |
| Viola Karate apparel |
Outside martial arts school apparel |
| Norwin Ninjas apparel |
Non-approved dojo gear |
| Team Kumite apparel |
Random sport apparel |
| Official event shirts |
Outside competition uniforms |
⚠️ Outside martial arts school apparel is NOT permitted on the dojo floor.
🧼 HYGIENE & APPEARANCE
| EXPECTATION |
RULE |
| Fingernails & Toenails |
Must be trimmed short |
| Gum |
No gum permitted |
| Jewelry |
No jewelry during training |
| Hygiene |
Maintain cleanliness and professionalism |
🙏 DOJO ETIQUETTE
| EXPECTATION |
RULE |
| Entering / Leaving Floor |
Bow respectfully |
| Instructors |
Address respectfully |
| Fellow Students |
Show courtesy and control |
| Instruction Time |
Listen when instructors are speaking |
| Martial Arts Principle |
Karate begins and ends with respect |
™️ TRADEMARK & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NOTICE
| POLICY |
DETAILS |
| KK Kumite Classic® |
Federally protected trademark |
| Protected Brands |
Viola Karate Dojo, Team Kumite, Norwin Ninjas, Sensei Says® |
| Unauthorized Use |
Reproduction, duplication, modification, or distribution prohibited |
| Enforcement |
Violations may result in removal from programs and legal action |
🥋 “Building Black Belts in Life®”
Allegheny Shotokan “Viola” Karate
Push-up Discipline Chart
Push-up discipline requirements based on karate belt rank.
| rank |
pushups |
| White / Yellow |
5 |
| Orange |
10 |
| Blue |
15 |
| Green |
20 |
| Purple |
25 |
| Brown |
30 |
| Black Belt |
50 |
