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Individual Member Responsibility |
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Every member has a responsibility to ensure the safety of themselves and of others. You must comply with the following requirements and with the membership rules of The Jitsu Foundation, The Students Union, The University Jitsu Club and the rules and etiquette of the Dojo. It must be borne in mind that Jitsu is a contact martial art and that its study does involve the acceptance of certain risks. Simulating both armed and unarmed attack situations can be physically demanding for both attackers and defenders. Occasional injuries such as bruises and sprains are to be expected . However, it is the aim of the Club and The Jitsu Foundation to ensure that so far as is reasonably practicable that training is carried out in a safe environment and in a safe manner. Suitable control and supervision must be exercised at all time. Every member shall ensure that they will: v Disclose to the Club Instructor any new medical condition, change in health status or injury that may affect or restrict their training.v Keep toe and finger nails are kept as short as possible.v Not wear jewellery, watches, bracelets or hair pins whilst training.v Not consume food or drink ( including chewing gum ) in the Dojo.v Not smoke whilst in the Dojo or whilst wearing a gi.v Not use full power kicks or punches to the head or heart whilst carrying out finishing off or weakening strikes.v Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.v Keep their gi clean and in a good state or repair.v Use only appropriate force when training and exercise restraint where required. Especially when applying locks or strangles.v Not consume alcohol prior to training.v Obey the rules of the Jitsu Foundation and the etiquette of the Dojo.v Apply for membership within two weeks of commencing training.v Maintain a valid Jitsu Foundation membership status and other club membership requirements at all times.v Follow the instructions of the club Instructor or his nominee, and in particular observe the command 'yame' which means STOP .v Follow the advice of other more experienced members where that advice relates to their safety.v Draw to the attention of the Club Instructor anything which may affect the safety of people training.v Not engage in free practice without the presence of an Instructor.v Not attempt techniques which they have not been instructed to do so.v Not leave the mat or the Dojo during training sessions without notifying the Club Instructor.v Not carry sharp weapons in their training bags.v Carry all weapons, particularly bokkens, bo's, jo's, and katanna 's in suitable cases and avoid the attentions of people in the street.v Maintain any personal training equipment or weapons which may be used within the club in a safe condition.v Prior to commencing training or an attack shall ensure that the defender is ready and observe Dojo etiquette. e.g. rei before attackingv Leave a suitable period between eating and the start of training. |
