A brief candidate evaluation will be conducted prior to new student acceptance. Following is a list of rules that are designed to eliminate any unnecessary danger, damage or disrespect that may arise while training in the studio. It is mandatory that each student read, understand and follow these rules.
- Always show respect toward the club and its equipment.
- All guests must remain in the main seating/reception area.
- All students will use proper etiquette and vocabulary while in the studio.
- Respect must be shown toward the instructor, fellow classmates and guests at all times.
- Always address the instructor with the appropriate title; Sensei / Sempai, while in the Dojo.
- Remove shoes before entering the Dojo and leave them in the area provided in the entryway.
- Always bow in and out of the training area.
- Arrive to class before it starts (5-10 min).
- If you cannot be at class when it starts please discuss it with the instructor.
- Leaving class early, without permission is unacceptable.
- All students will wear the proper uniform to class.
- All uniforms must be clean and free of tears, rips or stains.
- Personal cleanliness is essential. Please attend to all aspects of personal hygiene : Fingernails and toenails must be kept short, deodorant must be worn, breath must be clean and excessive make-up, perfume/cologne is not recommended.
- No jewelry is allowed to be worn during class.
- No eating, drinking or smoking is permitted in the Dojo.
- No horse-play is permitted in the Dojo or while on the mat.
- Students will only use techniques outside the Dojo as a means of self defense.
- Techniques will not be shown to non-members. Without proper training, these skills may be improperly used.
- If any student is given three warnings in class for inappropriate behavior, he/she will be suspended from training privileges.
- Any person acting in a behavior the is not becoming of a martial artist will have their membership terminated.
- Memberships that are not kept up-to-date will become void and all training privileges will be discontinued.
- When performing a technique, bow to your partner before engaging. This will insure that you partner is ready to participate. Wait for a response!
- Bow to instructor after demonstration of a technique with a verbal confirmation of “osu”
- When applying a joint lock or hold, do so with slow and continuous pressure until you partner says “break” or taps out.
- Spacial Awareness: Before executing a takedown, make sure the mat is clear.
- Give the person performing the technique constant feedback.
- “Break” early, “break” often.
- Pre-existing or health conditions must be declared on the liability waiver and communicated to your partner.
- No live or duty weapons in the classroom ever (firearms, Knives, OC, Batons, etc).
- Be aggressive in your skills but not toward your partner; do not be competitive.
- If you are injured or are feeling pain other then pain compliance, tell the instructor immediately.
- All blood must sanitized; use the first aid kit to cover all open wounds before class and as they occur.
- We are all responsible for each other’s safety so all students must watch out for each other.
- Wellness checks will be conducted throughout each class.
- Work at your own pace.