Etiquette At Cook's Impact Academy

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All martial arts students will encounter and adhere to some form of etiquette whether they practice Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Jiu Jitsu, or one of the many other styles of martial arts.   Martial arts etiquette is a set of standards for a person's conduct and attitude toward themselves and others.   Etiquette ensures the positive and safe environment necessary in the physical aspects of Martial Arts training.

Bowing

Bowing is a sign of respect and humility.  Martial artists bow before entering and leaving the training area as well as before and after practice with a partner.  The Asian custom of bowing is comparable to the western handshake.

Uniform

  • Keep all your training equipment, clothing, and uniform clean for each training session.   For sanitary reasons students who come to class with poor hygiene will be required to leave.
  • Traditionally, a student's belt should never touch the ground.

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  • NO shoes or food on the mat at anytime.
  • Keep your finger and toe nails short for every ones safety.
  • NO necklaces, rings or other jewelry should be worn during class.

Respectful Behavior in the Academy

  • All Instructors and other Black Belts should be addressed by their respective titles.  Use "Sir" or "Ma'am" or the title "Mr." or "Ms." with the last name.
  • Be on time. Traffic issues are understood but try to be on time if possible.
  • If you must miss a class, please call to notify your instructor.
  • NO talking during class, even if you have seen the technique before and think you know it.
  • If you are not an instructor, then at no time should you be trying to help someone through a technique at the same time as the instructor.
  • Do NOT disrupt other classes while waiting for your class to begin.
  • If you need to take a cell phone call during class, or while waiting, then be respectful of the class going on and take it outside.
  • NO egos or bad attitudes permitted.
  • NO Foul language within the facility.
  • NO use of tobacco products (smoking, dipping, etc) within the facility.

Safe Behavior in the Academy

  • No free-sparring or contact is allowed without Black Belt supervision.
  • Do not attempt to practice or execute techniques in sparring which you have not been shown directly by your Master or Instructor.
  • Control your temper at all times while training.
  • NO slamming, pulling fingers or straight neck cranks tolerated.
  • All students are required to report any injury, health or skin condition to their instructor prior to class.
  • NO alcohol or illegal substances are allowed on the premises. Any student who is suspected to be under the influence of a drug or alcohol while at the academy will not be allowed to train.