Warhorse Training Room
Etiquette / Rules

•Always show respect toward the club and its equipment.

 

•All guests must remain in the main seating/reception/allocated safe area.

 

•All students will use proper etiquette and vocabulary while in the Training Room.

 

•Respect must be shown toward the instructor, fellow classmates, and guests at all times.

 

•Always address the instructor with the appropriate title; Sensei / Sempai or Sifu, while in the Training Room.

 

• Appropriate or MAASIF approved footwear / No footwear to be worn in the Dojo/Training Room other than specific martial arts shoes designed for Training Room wear. Please discuss with your instructor e.g. some premises do not allow black-soled shoes.

 

•Always bow in and out of the training area.

_Kneeling Bow: Palms should touch the floor to show deep respect. Bow at the waist, taking a little longer than for a standing bow (forehead comes close to the floor, but does not touch it). Slide your hands back up to their initial position on the thighs, this time with the left hand slightly behind the right hand._

_Standing Bow: hands rested just in front of the waist at waste height, Knuckles clenched, palms facing downwards to show deep respect. Stand with heels together, feet pointing slightly outward (like a “V”). Keep knees straight; elbows straight and relaxed; hands open and at the seams of your pants (the outside of your legs); fingers together. Bend at the waist, about 20 degrees forward. Unbend_

 

•Arrive in class on-time as to not to disturb the previous client, and to respect Sensei's time.

If you cannot be in class when it starts please discuss it with the instructor.

 

•Leaving class early, without permission is unacceptable without a discussion before. (No Walk Outs)

 

•All students will wear the proper uniform/clothing to class.

 

•All uniforms/clothings 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 unless authorised. Any Jewelry which cannot be removed should be covered to remove the threat of sharp edges etc.

 

•No eating or smoking is permitted in the Dojo/Training Room.

 

•No extreme or disrespectful horseplay is permitted in the Dojo/Training Room or while on the mat.

 

•Students will only use techniques outside the Dojo/Training Room as a means of self-defense. With permission of parents or household guardians.

 

•Techniques will not be shown to non-members. Without proper training, these skills may be improperly used.

 

•Any person acting in a behavior that is not becoming of a martial artist may 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 and touch gloves to your partner before engaging. Once gloves has touches you can engage instantly.

This will ensure that your partner is ready to participate. Wait for a response!

 

•Bow to the instructor after demonstration of a technique with a verbal confirmation of “osu”

 

•Spatial Awareness: Before executing a sweep or throw, make sure the mat/area is clear. Where there is no mat, support your partner to lessen or remove any impact with the floor.

 

•Give the person performing the technique constant feedback, protect your own safety.

 

•Pre-existing or health conditions must be declared to your instructor and communicated to your partner, where necessary.

 

•No real weapons in the Dojo/Training Room ever (Knives, Swords, etc.)

 

•Be aggressive in your skills but not toward your partner; do not be overly competitive.

 

•If you are injured or are feeling pain, tell the instructor immediately.

 

•All blood must be 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. You are accountable for your actions and health.

 

•Wellness checks will be conducted throughout each class to support health & safety.

 

•Work at your own pace.

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