Please follow these simple rules, especially in the presence
of other clubs:
Respect during lessons:
a) Bow to instructor at start and end of lesson; if you arrive
late, bow to the instructor and await acknowledgement before
joining in.
b) When training with a partner, bow before and after exercise.
c) When demonstrating a technique, bow to partner before and
after.
d) If photos of the masters are present, bow to masters at
start and end of lesson.
Respect for Seniors
Treat your seniors with respect at all times - the more senior,
the more respect.
Visiting other clubs
Show maximum respect and be on your best behaviour. In particular:
a) Bow on entry / departure. If an altar is present, face
it when bowing.
b) Do not show any martial arts unless invited to do so.
c) Don't touch any equipment unless invited to do so. This
especially concerns weapons and lion dance equipment.
d) Show respect for any altar present: do not stand / sit
in front of it, do not photograph it - if in any doubt, ask
your instructor.
Eating out
a) Allow your seniors to begin the
meal before you do.
b) Use chopsticks sensibly. When not eating, lay them beside
your bowl.
c) Behave respectfully.
Bowing is a sign of respect practiced by all members, young and
old alike
Junior Code of Conduct
Part 1 - Being a Good Martial Arts Person:
a) Respect
If you respect other people, they will respect you! You should
be particularly respectful with your parents, the instructors
and people in the club who are more senior than you. Here
are
some ways you can show more respect:
Make sure you do what you are told by your parents and
your instructors - and do it straight away.
Always behave well when you are wearing your uniform
so our club keeps a good name.
Never speak badly about other people - whatever they
have done.
Show respect for everyone else in the club and never
bully them. If people are different from you by their colour,
religion, the way they are built or anything else, still
show
them as much
respect.
Make sure you don't hurt anyone else.
b) Brotherhood Treat everyone in the club as if they were your family.
Be friendly to everyone, help them out and make sure they can
always trust you.
c) Behaviour
Be a good person.
Be honest, selfless and dedicated to your art.
Put the club first and yourself second.
d) Responsibility
Don't use your martial arts to hurt someone unnecessarily.
Never teach martial arts to anyone else without clear permissionfrom
your instructor.
Part 2 - Being Polite
a) Bowing/Saluting
At the start and end of each lesson, bow to the instructor
and to the picture of Master Tan if there is one.
When you practise or spar with a partner, salute before and after.
b) Being clean, smart and safe
Make sure you are washed before training.
Cut your finger and toe nails.
Cover any cuts you have.
Make sure your uniform is clean and worn properly.
Remove jewellery.
c) Eating
Allow your seniors to begin eating first.
