Training area rules

m0x1e · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 4:24 pm Post subject: Training area rules

Okay guys, I've been trying to think up a bunch of rules about conduct and general appearance in the dojo/dojang/kwon/gym/whatever and I figured I'd just open the question to the floor. Could all of y'all give me a list of maybe five rules and lets see what we come up with. Here's my suggestion:

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Arthus · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Training area rules

Just some ideas:

1. All students must refer to the trainer as 'sensei'.
2. No talking on the mats.
3. Failure to do so will result in punishment (your choice, I would suggest about 50 push ups/sit ups)
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Asmo · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 9:24 pm Post subject:

1. Talking should be kept to a minimum and if at all possible, only training related.
2. Respect your partnersability. Dont get pissed off with them just because they may not be as good as you.

Em they are more additions to what you already have but its the best I got right now.
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Razz · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: Training area rules

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Arthus · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:32 pm Post subject:

Razz · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:37 pm Post subject:

Append to list:
6. Try!

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Newbreed · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:40 pm Post subject:

Lack of confidence = shite. Any questions?
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Arthus · Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:42 pm Post subject:

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Asmo · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 11:09 am Post subject:

I think that someone should not get pissed off if they know that the other person is trying. Its happpened to me (someone getting pissed off at me) and I found it frustrating.

Someone who doesnt try though should not really be given the same patience by their partner.
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people should do the technique that sensei has just told you to do not the one before for example.
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crashaid · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 9:56 pm Post subject:

FYI, below are the rules DCUMAC run with, taken from the website. The open-style nature of it meant people had different ways of bowing depending on the various ettiquette that they indiviually exposed to. Basically, the instructor called the shots; and being respectful (or lack thereof) rarely if ever came up.

For your safety and comfort, and that of follow participants:

[1] No jewellery, including watches, should be worn during the classes. These can cut or get snagged and do damage.

[2] To prevent injury, and possible infection, fingernails and toenails should be cut short and kept clean.

[3] Listen to and follow the instructor(s) at all times. They know their stuff, and due to the very physical nature of martial arts, not doing as instructed can lead to injury.

[4] If you have to prematurely leave the training area for any reason, please make sure the instructor knows why before you leave. This is just so the instructor knows that everything is okay.

[5] When partnered-up remember to only work to a level suitible to your partner. Its easy for a black rank to outclass a white rank, but neither will gain anything from it.

[6] All classes are conducted in bare-feet. Should anyone, for medical reasons or otherwise, require footware when training, please consult with the instructor, as some accomodations will have to be made.

[7] All sparring should be conducted in a controlled manner, with or without the wearing of padding.

[8] The wearing of a jock-strap (cup, groin guard/protector) is highly recommended for all males in all classes. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Buffy · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 1:37 pm Post subject:

Can't really think of anything to be included that hasn't already been said - maybe some of it is more etiquette based than rules (i.e. trying, bowing, etc), although that doesn't make it any m,ore or less relevent I guess.

Having personally been scraped and (quite badly) cut by peoples nails on a few occasions, I can't agree strongly enough with hygeine points made earlier. It's really bloody painful when someone scrapes or cuts you because they haven't cut their finger or toe-nails. If you are going to be prancing about in your bare feet, then you should take care of them as well as you take care of your hands, face, or any body part that people think of as more regularly seen (i.e. using pumice to remove dead skin, keeping nails trimmed, keeping skin condition good to prevent athletes foot or other fungal infections).

No offence is intended to anyone, and I'm not speaking here with anyone in particular in mind, but it is quite unpleasent to train with someone who smells a little off colour - there's a lot of body contact during training, and it would be nice if you didn't have to force yourself to be in contact with some people.

Jewellery's an obvious one, it can cause lots of damage to you and other people if it's still on. The one that always horrified me is people training (in anything) with hoop earrings - practically asking for a torn earlobe...

I think most people who've been training for a while have an idea of when to bow, but it might be worth telling the beginners - bowing when entering/leaving the hall, bowing when stepping on/off the mats. The other thing I noticed on a few Thursday's was people stepping on and off the mats without asking permission or telling Sensei they were going. I don't think everyone knows that you're supposed to ask/tell if you need to go to the bathroom or some such, and you should wait to be asked back onto the mats when returning, instead of just wandering on. It probably only needs to be said to people once, but it's probably not something that you would think of if you hadn't been told.

Respecting other people's abilites - definitely, but only if they try and work to the highest level of their ability. There's very little more frustrating than trying to train with someone who won't punch or block properly, won't fall or throw properly, or who won't even try to remember a technique demonstrated just seconds ago by Sensei. Notice the use of the word won't, not can't. Obviously, no one can do everything the first time they train, but the only way to get better at it is to do it until you can. If it means hurling yourself at the ground a few hundred times so you can finally breakfall, so be it. If it means getting some bruises so you can finally block and punch properly, so be it.

As for trying, well I think a phrase you [m0x1e] use a lot sums it up nicely - If you're told to do something, it's not a polite request.
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Can I say that if there's a rule made for trying that it should be equal treatment towards all ie: a few weeks ago class was split and beginners working with beginners. Sensei showed something that involved a fall so one beginner decided to sit out and not take part and absolutely nothing was said. Fine if they didn't want to do the fall cos it was scary or whatever then teach them something else like Capt F. R. make them do break-falls or something else til they will do it.
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Eve · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 4:43 pm Post subject:

Not exactly sure who you are referring to but one of the girls couldn't join in some of the throws about 2 weeks ago due to a sore back but she did explain why she couldn't do it.
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petals · The Shy One Joined: 21 Feb 2004 Posts: 4962 Location: gone

Could be same person but don't think so.

Anyway don't get me wrong I was only saying, I'm not complaining.
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