Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

12 Dojo Rules

1. Remove your shoes BEFORE entering the dojo.
2. Always bow when ENTERING and LEAVING the dojo.
3. Bow to your partner at the start and finish of each practice.
4. Greet the head teacher first when you enter or leave a class.
5. If you arrive late to class do not proceed onto the training area until the instructor acknowledges you.
6. Always bow first and lower before and after addressing higher ranks.
7. Always use the correct teaching title when addressing instructors. E.g. Sensei or Kru.
8. Never step over or touch another students weapon or equipment without permission.
9. If your uniform or belt becomes loose or untied, stop practice and bow to your partner. Move to the back of the dojo away from the training area, correct your equipment whilst on one knee and return to training. Remember to bow to your partner.
10. Never leave the training area during training without the permission of the Sensei or Kru.
11. Always obey the instructor’s commands quickly and without question.
12. Where possible, never walk in front of a higher rank, walk behind them.

6 Basic Rules

A student may be disqualified temporarily or for life for any of the following :

Committing a criminal offence

Failing to obey an order

Any breach of etiquette

Entering dojo intoxicated

Exploitation

Speaking back to an instructor

Cultural Safety

1. All Stars respect the rights of first peoples and their protocols of country and will follow all advice from Traditional Owners and Elders while providing training on country IE sorry business. We would also like to request the right to take photos or video during the training for marketing purposes, all photos will be de- identified on request.

Safety

All students must be abiding by our COVID-19 Policy found here
https://www.allstarsdefence.com.au/coronavirus-policy

This includes:

  • Upon entry all persons must hand sanitise
  • Pre booked appointments only
  • Practice safe distancing while in the training area
  • Any equipment used will be cleaned after each class
  • All children under 12 years must be picked up at the door by a responsible nominated adult
  • If you are coughing and/or sneezing you must leave the room
  • We strongly suggest all members to download the COVID Safe App on their phone.

Protocols

Only persons black belt or singlet and above are addressed as Senpai, unless they are awarded a special teaching title. ie Sensei etc

Persons awarded teaching titles must be addressed by their title in and out of the dojo at all times. Their name then the title eg John Senpai.

All grievances must be spoken about behind closed doors not voiced openly, or to lower ranked students, and preferably in writing.

Training Session Restrictions

Training sessions with TTA are structured as either Conditioning Training Sessions or Technical Training Sessions with a 1-hour class usually comprising a Conditioning Training Session of 30 minutes followed by a Technical Training Session of 30 minutes.

Only persons authorised by the Instructor are allowed to participate in any physical contact drills as required for gradings.

Persons who commence training with TTA for the first time may take part in regular soft drill work, but no hard partner contact drill training for a period of 9 months or their first full grade, which ever comes first.

Venue

  • Parents must drop off and pick up their children at the door.
  • All children under 12 years old need to be collected by a designated responsible adult.
  • Additionally, parents are encouraged to stay and watch the classes from the designated seating / viewing area at each club location

Bookings

  • Please book your classes at the beginning of each term.
  • If you anticipate being absent, notify us by cancelling your class booking through the Club app or the member portal.
  • Ensure you book classes that are appropriate for your age group.
  • We recommend attending the same classes each week to maintain consistency in your schedule and instructor.
  • Should there be a school closure due to COVID-19, classes will continue according to the normal timetable via online sessions on Zoom.
  • Please note that the timetable is subject to change and may be adjusted during the second week of school holidays based on demand.