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All persons
participating in a class or course conducted by Shaolin Wahnam Sabah (SWS) must
agree to be bound by this Code of Conduct.
SWS
reserves the right to make amendments or additions to this Code of
Conduct at any time.
A.1 Objectives
A.2 Participant Understanding
A.3 Instructor Qualifications
A.4 Safety
A.5 Practice Etiquette
A.6 Practice Ethics
A.7 Practice Restrictions
A.8 Practice
Attire, Training Equipment and Hygiene
A.9 Health Issues Prior
to Participation
A.10 Health Issues During
Participation
A.1 Objectives
Shaolin Wahnam Sabah (SWS) has
as its key objectives:
1. To provide high quality and safe instruction in the Shaolin
Wahnam Art of Shaolin Chi Kung, Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan and Shaolin
Kungfu .
2. To promote and enhance good health, vitality, mental freshness,
spiritual joy and high moral and ethical values through the safe
practice of Shaolin Chi Kung, Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan and Shaolin Kungfu .
A.2 Participant Understanding
1. Instruction in and Practice of Shaolin Chi Kung, Wahnam Tai Chi
Chuan and Shaolin Kungfu is generally very safe. However, there is a
risk of injury. Any person participating in a class conducted by
SWS does
so with the full understanding that whilst it is the policy of
SWS to
minimise the risk, the nature of this recreational activity prevents its
total elimination. Any Person participating in a class conducted by
SWS does
so of their own volition and at their own risk.
2. In the interests of health and safety, any Person
participating in a class conducted by
SWS does
so on condition that they exercise a duty of care towards themselves and
any other participants. This duty of care may involve, but is not
limited to, the Person participating safely and within their own
limitations, respecting the limitations (physical or otherwise) of
others, following all reasonable instructions or requests of the
instructor, and ceasing practice immediately and informing the
instructor if possible in the event of injury or ill-health.
3. The Arts taught by
SWS are
highly valued in Eastern cultures and are intended to be transmitted to
deserving persons of high moral and ethical character, as embodied in
the Ten Shaolin Laws which are of a non-religious and non-sectarian
nature. A requirement for participation in any class or event conducted
by
SWS is
that the participant agrees to uphold and practice the Ten Shaolin Laws.
4. A
Person must have paid the relevant fees prior to participating in any
SWS activity.
5. If cancelling a booking for a course with Sifu Bernie Kissey, it is
necessary for the person to cancel at least five days before the course
commencement. Later cancellations will incur non return of deposit and
inability to attend later courses, unless in the case of bereavement or
being taken ill.
6.For private sessions it is necessary to ring 48 hours ahead of time to
cancel an appointment. Cancelled appointments less than 48 hours are
charged at the same rate as attendance. .
7. A Person must practice
exactly
what has been taught during class. It is essential that the Person do
not add anything or omit anything in his/her practice at home, unless
otherwise instructed by the Shaolin Wahnam Instructor.
8. It is essential for the progress of the Person, that regular practice
is maintained each day.
9. A Person participating in an
SWS activity
agrees to be bound by this Code of Conduct.
A.3
Instructor Qualifications
All instructors within Shaolin Wahnam Sabah are trained and authorized
by Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit
. All
Instructors will be bound by this
Code of Conduct.
A.4
Safety
1. To ensure a safe and rewarding learning experience,
participants are required to follow all reasonable instructions of the
Instructor with regard to personal conduct and participation in class
activities.
2. During class, any person exhibiting conduct or behaviour that is
deemed to be a danger to either themselves or other participants, will
not be allowed to continue practicing until the Instructor determines
that it is safe to do so.
A.5 Practice Etiquette
1. Persons must enter or leave the training area in an appropriate
manner, as directed by the Instructor.
2. Persons must address the instructor as Sifu (meaning teacher,
in mandarin) unless otherwise instructed.
3. Persons must be punctual, preferably early, so that they are
ready to participate when the class commences. If arriving late, a
participant must wait until the Instructor indicates that the person may
join the class.
4. Food and/or drink must not be consumed by participants during class,
or in the training area at any time, except as approved by the
Instructor.
5. Mobile phones, pagers and similar must be turned off during
practice, except with approval from the Instructor prior to the
commencement of class.
A.6 Practice Ethics
1. Persons must always be courteous and helpful to each other.
2. All participants agree to practice a duty of care including, but not
limited to, practicing safely within their own limitations and level of
competence, and within the limitations and level of competence of their
training partner(s), if any.
3. Physical contact between persons who are practicing together must be
appropriate to the situation and necessary for the skill development of
those persons.
4. Harassment, sexual harassment, and any
form of illegal discrimination will not be tolerated.
A.7 Practice Restrictions
1. Prospective participants must apply for entry in a class, course or
other activity conducted by
SWS.
2. Acceptance of an application is subject to the Instructor’s
final approval, and is dependant upon considerations such as an
assessment of a person’s prior competencies, their suitability, and
class size restrictions.
3. Participants may be initially required to study more fundamental
techniques or skills, until such time as their skill levels warrant the
study of more advanced practices.
4. Participants are not permitted to instruct others in Shaolin Chi
Kung, Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan or Shaolin Kungfu unsupervised or outside of
classes, unless approved by the Instructor.
A.8
Practice Attire, Training Equipment and Hygiene
1. All persons must wear suitable clothing to classes that is clean,
safe, in good repair, provides adequate cover and protection, and
permits sufficiently free movement, as advised by the Instructor.
2. Participation in some classes may involve specific requirements with
regard to clothing and/or training equipment, such as the use of certain
martial arts uniforms and accruements. In such cases, other types of
clothing and/or training equipment may be acceptable only if approved by
the Instructor.
3. Persons must not wear jewelry, watches or similar during classes.
4. Participants must exhibit high standards of personal hygiene and
clean grooming, and ensure that fingernails and toenails are trimmed and
clean.
5. Persons who are deemed inappropriately attired or equipped, or do not
exhibit high standards of hygiene or grooming, will not be permitted to
participate.
A.9 Health
Issues Prior to Participation
1. Persons should not attend classes if suffering from infectious
conditions that may be passed on to others, except by prior approval of
the Instructor.
2. Prior to participation in any activity, persons must advise the
Instructor of any medical condition or injury, either permanent or
temporary (including recent), which may be adversely affected by certain
types of training. Examples of this may include, but are not limited to,
blood pressure problems, cardiac disorders, neck or back injuries,
diabetes, asthma, pregnancy, or the after-effects of recent illness or
injuries.
3. If requested by the Instructor, persons with the above or other
conditions will be required to show this Code of Conduct to their
physician, and secure a medical certificate clearly stating their
fitness to participate in classes conducted by
SWS, along
with any practice restrictions or conditions, if applicable.
4. Persons must not attend classes under the influence of alcohol or
illegal drugs.
A.10 Health
Issues During Participation
1. A participant should cease practice immediately to receive
appropriate first aid and inform the instructor if possible in the event
of injury or ill-health during class. The participant should rejoin the
class only after the Instructor deems it safe to do so.
2. Class activities will be suspended immediately in the event of
blood or other spillage on any part of the training area posing an
increased risk to health and safety, until such time as the area can be
cleaned and activities safely resumed. All reasonable precautions must
be taken when cleaning to ensure contact is not made with any blood or
other body fluids.
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