PART 3

Safety and More 

1   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 are 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. 

2   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.

3   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.

4   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 shouldn't come earlier than 10 min to change and be ready for class. 

5   Waiting for your child 

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

6   Far from studio / dojo

Parents should be no more than 5 min walk away from the dojo, in case of emergency.

7   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 are needed.

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

8   Training with others 

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

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

9   Eating 

Make sure your child has something to eat before the class –  and give it at least an hour to digest.

(1)  Remember, no food means no energy to train and may create other problems. 

(2)  Also remember, if you eat just before the class - your child may end up feeling unwell and miss the training. 

10   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. 

PART 4

Gym  -  Venue 

1  Using the gym 

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

2  Kindnesses and respect 

Parents & 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 are right or wrong. 

Do not get into arguments with anyone.

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

Advisory

Focus on the child’s efforts and enjoyment rather than winning or losing.

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Provide positive verbal feedback after training, grading, pass ,fail and so on. 

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Encouraging and pushing to be a little better is OKAY. But! –  look at your child's capacity and don't compare. Everyone of us learns in different ways and phases –  we're all worthy of something. Passing a grade, doing a better kick or punch –  doesn't always mean someone is doing well or better. 

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Don't think karate is only in the class. Your child needs help after classes too. Try to learn and understand what karate is about –  what and why –  you want your child to practice.

Other notes

Protective gear.

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

Lastly

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

Lateness, no uniform, no protective gear, no water and some other things will also affect your child's graduation in the future.