Code of Conduct | ||
Written by Rachel | ||
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Grown adults
We don't teach children. Everyone in class is an adult. All we want from
school members is decent behaviour, towards one another and towards the
instructors.
A Code of Conduct should not be necessary.
Code of Conduct
Good conduct ensures a
safe environment:
Students are required to be clean and tidy
Please put your mobile phone on mute and keep the phone in your bag/coat pocket for the duration of the lesson
No chewing gum
Please remove watches or jewellery (of any kind)
Wear the required uniform
No bullying, aggression or losing your temper
Continue to practice until told to stop
For more detailed
information, ask Rachel.
Business hours
If you have any questions for Rachel or Sifu Waller, they need to be asked
between 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Not before class and
certainly not afterwards.
E-mailing your questions is always the best
course of action.
Toilet
If you wish to leave the training hall during the lesson please inform
Rachel.
This is a courtesy and a fire safety requirement.
Etiquette in a nutshell
We encourage friendly and respectful behaviour:
You've paid for a lesson. Don’t waste it by talking
Please keep your questions relevant to the training at hand. Avoid comparing, second-guessing or reminiscing
Bow to one another when partnering
Please address Rachel as 'Rachel' and Sifu Waller as 'Sifu'
The final bow is the end of the lesson and signals that it is time to leave. Asking further questions is not polite
If the class is not to your liking or you fail to turn up for lessons, please note that we do not give refunds
Students pay fees regardless of attendance (like a gym membership)
For more detailed
information, refer to the Attitude &
Etiquette page and the 'attitude' topics on the
Category
page.
Self discipline
Imposing external discipline is an uncomfortable and embarrassing task,
especially when teaching adults. We would rather the student be responsible
for their own conduct and behave accordingly.
When you come to the dojo, it is a recognition the teacher there has
something you want. He will give it to you in his own way. You must accept
that. If you do not, you are free to leave. The dojo, however, is never run
by consensus.
(Dave Lowry)
The sensei is not a therapist. The goal
of the dojo is to make healthy people healthier, physically and
psychologically and spiritually. It cannot be expected to repair badly
damaged human beings. As so if a member exhibits serious personal problems,
the sensei's job is to get rid of him, gracefully if possible, forcefully
and definitively if necessary.
(Dave Lowry)
Page created
27 June 1995
Last updated
11 February 2011
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