Part 3 health and safety 

Dojo floor condition 

Karate is practised in bear feet — however you can wear trainers if the floor of the venue / dojo is not in good condition. Or if you have a problem with your feet.

In those cases you’re advised to wear trainers for safety – If you don’t – you do so at your own risk.

(1)  If you're wearing trainers – please make sure you check and clean the bottom before entering the dojo. 

(2)  Running trainers or special trainers for martial arts are allowed only. Any colour – non-slippery – in good condition – the laces must be tied properly.

Picking up your child 

All classes are subject to finishing up to 5 min early to make space for other classes starting after us.

(1)  It's the parent's responsibility to make sure they're on time to pick up their child AND to make sure the child knows what to do - if you're running late.

(2)  Always follow the official timetable, and be at about 5 min early.

(3) Don't assume that today's class continues for longer, the next one will too.

(4) If you come late for training and you are allowed to stay – don't assume that the child will be staying extra. So— be on time for pick up. 

Contact details 

Make sure we have your up to date contact details.

(1)  Make sure our numbers are on your contact list, so you know who's calling you. We will only call you if we really need you – so please, always answer our call.

Has Sensei arrived 

Make sure that the sensei has arrived and is in the studio / dojo before you leave your child.

(1)  The parents must stay with their child until the child enters the Dojo and is accepted by The Sensei.

(2)  Never leave the child alone even if you see the sensei around.

Early for training 

If you're early for class make sure your child is not playing around in the studio / dojo or elsewhere. 

(1)  (If the venue / gym allows) – you should not come more than 10 minutes early to change and be ready for class. 

Waiting for your child 

Parents must wait for their children at designated areas of the gym / venue (or outside).

Far from studio / dojo

Parents should be no more than 5 min walk away from the dojo, in case of emergency. Especially for those students who have problems that we don't know.

Medical conditions 

Student’s medical conditions must be communicated to the Sensei / Instructor as soon as possible.

(1)  Change to medical let the Sensei know asap. So we have a chance to communicate it to other students if appropriate and necessary. 

(2)  If your child is not feeling well – let the sensei know – stay around in case you're needed.

(3)  Or don't attend the class - REMEMBER - that you could put your child in more danger and the others around.

Training with others 

Make sure your child has the nails of hand ✋ and feet cut to prevent injury when sparring.

(1)  No jewellery of any kind allowed in the class. So— make sure your child is not wearing any jewellery, when attending our Karate is practised in empty hands and feet.

Uniform 

Students union must fit correctly especially the legs to be cut to size for safety.

(1)  Parents and students should know how to fix their own belt and suit prior and during class. It's your responsibility – and not senseis. Uniforms should be clean and in good order. 

Eating 

Make sure your child has something meaningful to eat before the class and give it time to digest.

(1)  No food means no energy to train and may create other problems. Also be aware that eating just before the class may make you feel unwell. 

Bathroom 

Always ask your child if they need the bathroom before the class starts.

(1)  For safety children are not allowed to go alone to the bathroom during class. Unless their parents are present – and those at the appropriate age with parents' written permission. 

Protective gear

Don't forget protective gear, you're going to a karate class not to the park. 

At our dojo students are allowed to wear gloves, helmet, body / chest armour, groin protectors, mouth guards, shin /foot guards and so on… if they wish to. At the moment only gloves are compulsory.

PART 4 the gym  -  venue 

Using the gym 

Using the GYM (unless you have a membership with the gym) is not allowed when attending karate.

Kindnesses and respect 

Parents and everyone else should respect the rules of the VENUE / GYM at all times.

(1)  Must be respectful to the members of the gym / venue  by not getting on their way or occupying any of the equipment.

(2)  Must be respectful to management and members of staff – whether you're right or wrong, don't get into arguments. 

(3)  Refraining from: running, shouting, talking loudly, touching any equipment, or anything else that is not appropriate when attending karate classes.

Lastly

Karate training involves "self-discipline" - without it, then there's no Karate. 

Failure to follow the rules by parents or students in general such as lateness, no uniform, no protective gear, no water and some other things will also affect your child's graduation in the future. 

USS!