Instructor's Pledge

To the International Wing Chun Academy,

In acceptance of my privileges and responsibilities as an instructor, I pledge to:

• Be an outstanding representative of Sifu Jim and the Academy.
• Safely coach and encourage students to high levels of ability in Grandmaster Jim Fung's Wing Chun Kung Fu®.
• Be a leader, role model and source of inspiration to students.
• Build students' confidence in Grandmaster Jim Fung's Wing Chun Kung Fu®.
• Foster the Academy's community.

I also pledge to:

• Uphold and abide by:
  • Sifu Jim Fung's Code of Ethics
  • The MAIA Code of Ethics
  • The Academy Rules
• Arrive early and be present for the entire duration of all classes that I teach.
• Wear the correct uniform, including my sash and Grading badge, in clean and presentable condition.
• Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and cleanliness and a polite, friendly and approachable manner.
• Follow the Academy's teaching practices and Sifu Jim's teaching methods at all times.
• Set an appropriate tone, pace and level of intensity for my assigned group.
• Carefully supervise students and take reasonable care to minimise all foreseeable risks of injury.
• Hold myself accountable for my conduct and continuously strive to improve as both an instructor and student.
• Continue to develop my skills by regularly attending Wing Chun classes, Advanced Classes and periodic teaching workshops.
• Avoid engaging in any behaviour that may be deemed antisocial, discriminatory, violent or aggressive, conflicts with my responsibilities or presents a conflict of interest with the Academy.
• Adhere to and support the Academy's policies and procedures, including its Child Safe Policy.
• Maintain a current and valid Working With Children Check, and provide the Training Supervisor with an updated Working With Children Check when my current one expires.

If I am unable to attend a class that I have committed to teach, I agree to:

• Provide the Academy with at least two weeks' notice.
• Make a genuine attempt to find another suitable instructor to teach the class.
• In the event of illness or misadventure, notify the Academy as soon as possible.

I understand that my failure to uphold this pledge or a breach of my broader responsibilities as an instructor may result in the revocation of my teaching status.