Academy Rules

The International Wing Chun Academy strives to create a safe, positive, and inclusive training environment for students of all backgrounds.

While enrolled at the Academy, you agree to:

Code of Respect

• Refer to the Master as Sifu Jim and address all trainers by their correct titles.
• Bow when entering and leaving the Academy and before and after each class.
• Stand quietly in your stance with your fists pulled back when being taught.
• Show respect to all Academy members at all times.
• Respect the boundaries of others and refrain from making unsolicited advances.
• Refrain from engaging in any form of bullying, discrimination, harassment or otherwise aggressive or offensive behaviour.
• Support our aim to provide an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds, and refrain from raising sensitive or potentially divisive topics.

Code of Conduct

• Arrive on time for class. If you are over five minutes late, you will not be allowed to participate.
• Participate conscientiously in the entire class, including the warm-up and workout.
• Conduct yourself with the highest regard for the safety and well-being of other students and exercise care with the speed, force and contact that you use in training.
• Take reasonable care to avoid damaging Academy or venue property. You may be liable for the costs of repair or replacement of property that you intentionally or recklessly damage.
• Cooperate with the reasonable directions of all Academy employees and trainers acting in the performance of their duties.
• Refrain from engaging in individual or group training separate from the main class being taught.
• Refrain from disrupting or distracting students who are participating in a class.

Uniform and Student Card Requirements

• Wear your full uniform in good condition from the Grade 1 Intermediate Group onward.
• Wear appropriate footwear. Bare feet and shoes with hard or high-traction soles are not permitted.
• Present your student card with a valid photo attached at the beginning of each class.

Safety and Hygiene

• Take reasonable care to minimise the risk of injury to yourself and others at all times.
• Remove all jewellery and accessories before class and keep your nails cut short.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene, wear a clean uniform, minimise your body odour, and refrain from wearing strong-smelling perfume or deodorant.
• Refrain from training if you are sick and until you have fully recovered.

Conditions of Entry to Academy Premises

• Refrain from chewing gum, smoking, vaping or eating anywhere on premises.
• Turn off or silence your mobile phone and electronic devices.
• Refrain from entering or remaining on premises while under the influence of any substance that may impair your ability to train safely.
• Refrain from advertising, promoting or soliciting any goods or services.
• Refrain from taking photos, videos or sound recordings on Academy premises without permission.
• Refrain from bringing large items, such as bicycles, scooters or luggage, into the premises.

A breach of these rules may result in suspension or expulsion at the Academy's sole discretion.

To report a concern about a breach of these rules, please email us.

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