Terms of Service

RULES OF THE ACADEMY

Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class
Place shoes nicely near the front door in order facing the wall, duffle bags should be hung up
BOW as you enter and exit the training area (mats)
Do not leave the training area without the instructor’s permission (unless it’s an emergency)
All students should respond to the instructor/coach as “Yes Sir” or “No Sir”
All students must stand at attention quietly when the instructor is teaching/demonstrating.
Keep uniforms neat and clean, and odor free
Your entire uniform must be worn in class including your belt or you don’t train
If your uniform becomes undone, turn away from the flags to fix your uniform and belt
All footwear, except socks are not allowed on the mats, and feet must be clean when entering
All students with long hair must tie their hair up, so it isn’t messy or in the way
DO NOT wear any jewelry in class such as ear rings, necklaces, rings, watches, piercings, etc
Never lean against the walls or the mirrors in the academy
Never lay on the floor before class, during class, or after class
Never lose your temper in the school, use self-control, especially during live sparring sessions
On sparring days for the Karate classes, all gear must be worn for the class
If you need any assistance, seek help from the instructor or go to the office it the door is open
Make sure none of your equipment is left in the academy, be responsible for your things
If you are unable to attend class for an entire week please let the instructor know
No smoking, eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the practice area (on the mats)
Students who attend other martial arts academies shall show respect to their instructors and students, and must get permission before attending other academies.
Students are not allowed to enter tournaments or competitions without Professor Mrotek’s approval.
There is no talking when the instructor is talking, and no interruption.
In absence of the head instructor, an assistant instructor will be in charge of the classes; show them respect and listen to what they have to say
No Swearing in the Academy
There is no unprofessional conversations allowed in the academy
Everybody works together as a team to help each other out. Teamwork is important
All students are expected to get good grades in school to their abilities (meaning if a child is a C student, he is expected to get Cs or better/ nothing below) Family comes first, school comes second, and martial arts is third
NEVER use what is taught in classes except for self-defense or life/death situation
Keep cell phones off during class
Never ask a higher belt to spar (Karate) or roll (Jiu-Jitsu) because its considered disrespectful
Always shake hands and bow before training or sparring with each other
In sparring classes (Karate) and rolling classes (Jiu-Jitsu) remember to use good self-control, light contact, and work with your partner. Sparring/Rolling isn’t a fight or a competition.
Keep finger nails and toe nails trimmed and kept short to avoid injury
Do not enter the instructor’s office unless he is in there or gives you permission to enter
All sparring gear/uniforms/belts are YOUR responsibility, not your parents. Remember that
Essays for Belt Tests must be handed to Professor Mrotek the day of your test for Karate or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is your responsibility to have it completed the day of your belt test
Be respectful of your parents, listen to what your parents have to say. Part of being a martial artist is to be good at school, at home, and in the community
In Muay Thai Kickboxing classes SPARRING is LIGHT CONTACT and Controlled. There are no Egos in the Academy and must be left at the door. SPARRING is meant to learn how to use techniques with control in a safe setting
Kids under the age of 18 are not allowed to be hit in the head in Muay Thai Kickboxing. Kids under the age of 18 can be hit in the head in American Karate classes as long as they have headgear on.