BEE-Safe Manchester – Code of Conduct
The persons authorised to enter the dojo are instructors, (prospective) students, parents and venue staff.
Students must not run and play in the dojo before the start of the lesson. Outside lesson times parents are solely responsible for the behaviour of their children.
If a student is late to class they must make their presence known to the Instructor and await their permission before attempting to join in.
All persons are expected to be alert to their surroundings at all times. A Martial Arts Class by its very nature involves people kicking and punching – anyone moving through the class is at risk of injury – always walk around the edge of the class avoiding any possibility of being struck by a Student or Instructor performing a technique.
New starters are required to declare any issues relating to their health, disabilities, special needs or injuries that they have prior to commencing training.
Students are required to wear the club uniform (Bee-Safe T-shirts or Bee-Safe Hoodie with black martial arts pants and bare feet/martial art shoes or a Gi with black pants and white top) Belts awarded must be worn. New students may wear clean sports clothing (no shorts) and bare feet up until their first grading.
Jewellery needs to be removed, long hair tied back and finger- and toe nails need to be clean and trimmed.
Any Accidents or Incidents within the Dojo must be reported to the Instructor who will investigate the incident thoroughly and document as necessary.
Any damage to the fabric of the Training Hall or the equipment within it must be reported to the Instructor so that they can assess any implications for the Safety or Security of the Training venue.
Under no circumstances is any of the equipment to be used without the permission of the Instructor.
Do not use/sit on/climb on any venue equipment (such as the stage area, piles of chairs, tires, blow-up punching bags, etc)
Pads, kick shields or protective equipment must not be thrown but handed over/put away in a safe and controlled manner.
Ensure all drinks are kept away from the training area. Any spillage of fluids must be cleared up immediately to avoid any risk of persons slipping and sustaining injuries.
Keep the tops on drink bottles fully closed. Do not leave anything within the training area which could pose a trip hazard to other persons.
Pads, kick shields and other training equipment when not in use must be returned to the side of the room and positioned safely.
Personal bags and shoes must also be stored safely under your chair in the seating area, out of the way of any training activities.
Instructors reserve the right to deny attendance of a training session to any student if they deem their behaviour to be unsafe.
If at any time a student has any concerns regarding Health and Safety, these should be directed to Ms Antje Timmermann.
I confirm that I have read and understood the code of conduct and that I will abide by it
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I/my child, am/is completing this assumption of risk form in relation to my wishes to participate within a training session provided by Bee-Safe Manchester CIC and any of Bee-Safe Manchester registered instructors, coaches or staff.
I confirm that I understand in full that any activity in which I/they participate will carry inherent risks associated with any practice within martial arts or self defence. Furthermore, I understand that the risk of serious injury is present and I have been briefed on the relevant safety rules and regulations in place to help protect me/them and my/their fellow students during training.
I confirm that I understand the nature of the activity in which I/they am/are about to participate, and appreciate that any practice of self defence or martial art usually includes a degree of martial arts based fitness training. With this in mind, I can agree that I/they am/are fit to participate and agree to assume all risks associated with the above, hereby withdrawing any liability from the named club, instructors, association or other relevant parties.
Should I be unclear on any risks involved, or not feel comfortable releasing the above named from all positions of liability, I will not sign this document. Please take my signature as my acceptance and assumption of all risks involved, as described to me by the instructor and stated within this document.
