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Written by Rachel | ||
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Misconduct
Please be aware that in order for our school to remain a safe, friendly
training environment there must be rules and there must be boundaries.
Occasionally well-meaning students cross the line and behave in a manner
that is unacceptable in a tai chi class environment.
We try to deal with misconduct gently and with tact. Worst case
scenario? If the student is recalcitrant or argumentative, they
will be asked to leave the school.
Remember where you are
There are all sorts of issues that might arise when learning
an Asian martial
art. They can be categorised this way:
Misconduct could lead to your membership being revoked, so please take it seriously.
1) Business
A tai chi school is a business, just like
the supermarket. In Chinese culture it is exceedingly unwise to be make
assumptions when it comes to money.
Examples of misconduct:
Not paying monthly fees on time
Booking a workshop and not paying for it
Attending a session you haven't paid for
Missing a workshop you've paid for and asking for a refund/rescheduling
Arguing/debating the cost of fees/the need to pay when you've missed classes or the hall is unavailable
Breaking someone's weapon and not replacing it
Ignoring school policy
Trying to haggle about fees*
Serious misconduct:
Creating your own training group/class (for between class practice) comprised of NTC school members
Advertising or promoting your own services before, after or during our classes
Business matters are
not treated lightly. Expect no humour and no latitude.
* Think of it this way... If you tried
haggling at the supermarket checkout, with a waiter in a restaurant after
consuming your meal, or with a hairdresser after receiving a haircut, what
sort of response would you anticipate? A friendly one? Not likely. A worst
case scenario might involve the Police.
2) Health & safety
Examples of misconduct:
Not reporting a personal injury, knee problem, back problem or other pertinent health issue
Not signing the register (fire safety issue)
Leaving the training hall without telling the instructor where you are going (fire safety issue)
Unsafe/reckless disregard e.g. if you have arthritis in the hands and wrist you are not able to safely undertake weapons drills; you might hurt your hands or lose control of the weapon
Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Deliberately seeking to injure/harm another student or the instructor
Tutoring other students
Losing your temper
Asking to 'borrow a few moves' to use with your patients, clients, students, friends, colleagues, family etc
We are a business and
we must adhere to the insurance requirements at all time.
3) Arrogance
Martial arts classes are about tempering
the ego and becoming one with the way. An instructor is professionally
obliged to challenge behaviour that perpetuates the wrong attitude for tai
chi practice.
Examples of misconduct:
Not replying to e-mails sent by Rachel requesting important information/confirmation/fees etc
Sending contentious e-mails
Arguing with the instructor or other students
Inappropriate conduct towards Sifu Waller, Rachel or any student in the school
Being a 'smart-ass' with the instructor or other students
Swearing, sarcasm, abusive behaviour, sexist/racist remarks
Stealing
Bullying
Lying to the instructor
Forgetting to say "Sifu" when talking with the instructor
Talking too much (telling the teacher a story about yourself, asking to debate/discuss training or syllabus issues, breaking off the practice to talk about yourself)
Not listening to instructions
Refusing to stop talking and continue training when instructed to do so
Interrupting the instructor when they are teaching or dealing with another student
Telling the teacher that you have no time to train between lessons, faux complaining (bragging) etc
Plagiarising Sifu Waller's words when completing an assignment
What possible
response can the student expect from their instructor? The above
examples reflect disrespect, stupidity and the utmost naivety. There is a
need to exercise self restraint at all times.
Unteachable?
In order to learn tai chi the student must be prepared to recognise and
accept the authority of the instructor.
If they are not willing to
follow
instructions and adhere to the Code of
Conduct, they should leave.
Boundaries
Please be aware that in order for our
school to remain a safe, friendly training environment there must be rules
and there must be boundaries... Compared to a traditional Asian martial arts
class we keep bowing etc toned down and encourage a more informal
relationship with the teacher.
I have seen
schools where some of the students show disrespect to the teacher by not
paying him on time, by being frequently late to class, and by not informing
the teacher when a class must be missed.
(John Lash)
Page created
27 June 1995
Last updated
11 February 2011
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