• Respect all members.
• Community Center hall will be treated as dojo during taiko practice.
• Give a respect to dojo before entering/leaving by giving a slight bow. (note 1)
• All home and personel problems shall be left outside of the dojo.
• Be on time for practice.
• If you are going to miss practice, send message through absent@kokorotaiko.org
• If you arrive late, don't disrupt practice session. Enter dojo discreetly and quietly.
• Help setup taiko before practice as well as put away after practice.
• Be aware that taiko is physically demanding.
• Wear non-slip shoes.
• Wear comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement.
• Use of hearing protection is highly recommeneded.
• Sensi (instructor in charge) and members will help and support new member learn taiko.

Note:
1. Only applies to entering before practice starts and leaving when practice ends.
A living tree gave its life to make our taiko. Likewise, a living cow (steer) gave its life to make the drum head. We should honor and respect the life which transmits through our Taiko.