Academy Rules
Strict rules help build good values, discipline and endurance.
Punctuality
Attend classes on time. Late arrivals are allowed in but marked late. Class timings are told to parents and students and may change so they do not clash with school or work.
Every day of absence deducts 1 mark in the belt test. Regular absence also reduces marks in character and behaviour.
Online classes: log in on time. Late logins are marked late, and regular absence or late logins reduce character and behaviour marks.
Respect
Bow to the Master and seniors at the start and end of class. Address them respectfully and obey their instructions. Disrespect affects discipline marks in the belt test.
No eating or drinking in training unless the Master permits. Bring your own water bottle with warm water and do not share bottles. Unacceptable behaviour is not tolerated and the student may be demoted or expelled.
Online classes: choose a quiet place with minimal distraction, keep the video on at all times, and do not leave without permission. Only students watch and train; parents and relatives may not watch.
Attire & hygiene
Wear the uniform to every class (every alternate day for students training daily). Wear the belt even when not in uniform. No shorts or bermudas; track pants only. T-shirts are fine. No dangling earrings, chains, bracelets or anklets.
Keep nails short and trimmed. Girls tie up their hair neatly. Boys keep hair short and neat. Fringes must not touch the eyebrows. Marks are deducted in the belt test if the dress code is not followed.
Meeting & leaving the dojo
Parents must get the Master's permission before meeting their child during training time.
Compensation training & leave
Compensation training is arranged when the Master announces a leave. If you take leave yourself, make up the class in the same month, subject to available slots. Leave is announced for all students one day before and one day after a belt test or tournament. Training is cancelled in bad weather, and no compensation is given for government holidays.
Inform the admin before taking leave. Fees are still payable during long leave. Leave for consecutive months counts as discontinuation, and a re-joining fee applies. Leave for more than 30 days without informing means removal from the class and a fresh admission.
Fees
Monthly fees are due by the 5th of every month. If fees are not paid by the 5th, please do not send your child to class until they are paid. Belt test and tournament fees are charged separately.
Training, belt tests & belts
The Master teaches and corrects in class. Practising what is taught is the student's responsibility.
Belt tests are examined and marked by other Masters, and their decision is final. A Performance Award trophy goes to students who perform exceptionally well. Black Belt is given only after 18 years of age and when all requirements are met.
Issues, conduct & privacy
Report problems to seniors first, then the Master, with a senior present. Parents must not contact other students or parents to confront an issue; raise it with the Master. No personal remarks about anyone in class, and no discussion of personal or family issues.
Photos and videos taken in class and at events may be published on the website and social media after approval by the Association.
Health declaration
Students with a medical condition or on medication must submit a medical certificate of fitness for Kung Fu training, so training intensity can be adjusted.