What is it the Sensei says at the start of class when you bow to the mat?

Question

It sounds like Sensei surai or something, i always forget to ask. Anyone know what it is and what it means?

Answer 1

1. When entering or leaving the Dojo, students should bow in the direction of O Sensei's picture on the Kamiza. This is a tradition of showing respect to the founder of Aikido

or founder of their masters.


2. Shoes are to be removed and placed neatly in a row. When approaching the mat, students should bow respectfully to the Kamiza.



3. Students should assemble quietly at least five minutes before the class is scheduled to start. It is recommended that all students kneel (sit in seiza) in meditation and await the instructor's arrival on the tatami.



4. When the instructor comes on to the tatami, he and the students will bow towards the picture of O Sensei. The students then bow to the instructor, formally opening the class.







Rei-ing

You should rei (bow) on entering the Dojo. This signifies that you are ready to learn and are leaving the outside world at the door. You should also rei on leaving the dojo.

You must wait at the edge of the mat and rei to the most senior person on the mat before stepping on. They will rei back to acknowledge you. You must also ask permission before you leave the mat. This is so the Sensei is aware of where everyone is.

The formal rei at the beginning and end of the session is to thank the Sensei for the knowledge they pass on. This bow should be performed by placing the left hand first, then the right. The bow is made with the eyes still looking up, do not look at the floor. On straightening, lift the right hand first, then the left.

You must rei to your partner before you start practicing a technique with them. This says "OK, I'm ready now. Please don't take this personally." You should not attack your partner before they have rei-ed to you. Once you have rei-ed move into a yoi (ready) stance.

You should also rei when you finish a practice. This says "OK, that's done. Thank you."

When called up into the center of the mat to demonstrate, especially at a grading, you should rei to the Sensei and then your partner. When you are finished, rei to your partner and then the Sensei before you leave the center.

It is probably 'Sensei Rei' - Bow/Respect to the Sensei

Hope this Helps

Answer 2

depending on the sensei,the syle and how traditinal they want to be.sensei rei(bow for or to sensei is a loose translation)isn't actually said by the sensei,it should be said by the next rank as a mark of respect by everyone below sensei.but a lot of sensei's do just say it anyway to start a class.
rei is a mark of respect and everyone should respect each other regardless of rank.rei in regards to a dojo is the same thing.and every person who steps on the floor should do the same thing,you would only step on my floor once if you didn't?
ps.it has nothing to do with sensei knowing where you are.

Answer 3

Rei means bow in Japanese.
In Judo when you bow out after class it goes:
Rei (bow),
Shomen rei (turn to face and bow to typicalyl a photo of Jigoro Kano founder of Judo and or a shrine),
Sensei Rei (bow to your Sensei)
So everyone should line up standing or kneeling with highest rank on the right and lowest on the left. Sensei standing across facing the students. Sensei says Rei everyone bows. Then everyone turns to face the shrine which is at the far end of the dojo. Sensei says Shomen Rei everyone bows then turn back to face Sensei. Then the highest ranked student in the line says Sensei Rei and everyone bows to sensei who bows as well
Some dojos or sifferent styles do slightly different bow in and bow outs. But all should follow the tradition of the art.

Answer 4

It is probably 'Sensei Rei' - Bow/Respect to the Sensei

Answer 5

Bow down to the mat to no man different teachers say different things.

Answer 6

Hiroshima

Answer 7

Konichiwa

Answer 8

My spelling might be off but it may be konichiwa,which means hi.

Answer 9

Different arts have different customs. What do you study?

Answer 10

Kick @ss