Club Rules

  Steelheel Kickboxing Academy Dojo Rules

Kickboxing Is Not A Sport It Is A discipline

All students must adhere to the following rules.

Do not throw, stand on or disrespect any equipment ( bags, gloves, pads, shields etc)

Always answer Instructor as Sensei or Sir.

Always be on time for each class. Any student arriving late must wait for permission from the Sensei before joining the class and do so by bowing to the Instructor. All students should bow before entering the dojo and on leaving the dojo.

Never criticize other students or act in an unbecoming manner towards any other student. All students are expected to adhere to Steelheel Kickboxing Academies Anti bullying legislation. Any student found to be acting in an unwarranted manner toward another student will be given a verbal warning, should this occur at any other time the student will be asked to leave the training area and will not be allowed back to the Academy.

Never hit another student even gently or in fun this will be classed as bullying unless under sparring conditions.

All jewellery must be removed before entering the Dojo

No Student joins or leaves the class or lines without first obtaining permission from the Instructor. When permission is granted the student must bow to the instructor before leaving and bow when rejoining the class

Always line up in even lines with no more than five students in one line, ensure there is space between yourself and the next student, to the side, front and behind.

Suits and belts must be worn at each class by all students at all times. Students may purchase more than one suit to ensure one is always available. Training WILL be refused to any student not wearing the required uniform, there will be no exception to this rule.

You must keep quiet at all times in the Dojo both warming up and during the lesson ( no unnecessary talking) a verbal warning will be issued to the student, a second occurrence will lead to the student being asked to sit out of the remainder of the class.

Do not interrupt the lesson unless the instructor asks you a question. You must not ask questions unless it relates to what the instructor is demonstrating or asking you what to do, the student must raise their hand and await the sensei to instruct them to ask the question

Any student found not to be paying attention in class or causing other students to loose concentration will be given a verbal warning, should this occur a second time the student will be asked to sit out of the remainder of the class

Any student arriving after a grading begins will not be allowed to take part in the grading, no exceptions will be given to this rule.

No cursing or swearing in the Dojo

No running at any time in the Dojo at any time unless instructed to do so during the class

Monthly fees must be paid on the first day of training of each month it is the responsibility of each student to pay this fee even without notice by the Academy. An additional fee will be charged to any student failing to pay the required amount.

No chewing gum in class

All rubbish must be placed in the waste bin, this includes empty water cups.

Any student found to break the above rules on a continuous basis will be permanently expelled from the club.

Any student not in attendance for training for more than 30 days must pay £20 membership renewal fee, there will be no exceptions to this rule and the absent student must wait 6 months before taking their next grading.

Each student is expected to act in an upstanding manner with the understanding that during class individuals are present and must act to the code of discipline within the dojo. By these rules any student showing lack of discipline and respect toward the training of other students will be asked to leave the class.

Any student acting in an unbecoming manner in accordance with the rules and regulations set out by Steelheel Kickboxing Academy, both inside and outside of the club, will be immediately expelled from the club.

Gradings will no longer be fast tracked, all students must abide by grading standard

1. Red Belt 2. Yellow Belt 3. Orange Belt 4. Green Belt 5. Blue Belt 6. Purple belt 7. Brown Belt (1) 8. Brown Belt (2) 9. Brown Belt (3) 10. Black Belt. This will be affective immediately.

All students must be aware that at the time of any grading there is no guarantee that any student will pass the graded level applied to them. It is only under discipline and commitment and search for improvement that any student who fails will pass the second time. Steelheel Kickboxing Academy will not change a failed grade under any circumstances.

All Students must be in full attendance 90 days prior to enable them to participate in their next grading, there will be no exceptions to this rule.

When competing all students must bring their own required safety equipment. Any student without equipment will not be allowed to compete.

Unlike other clubs we do not charge fighters who compete in contact events. Any fighter who states they wish to compete will be required to sign a fighters agreement and pay £75.00 per adult, £50 per junior along with the agreement. Please note that this is due to fighters being matched off for a fight and with one pulling out this not only lets the other fighter down, but also gives the Academy a bad reputation. The full payment of £75.00 will be retuned to the fighter after they have competed in the event. Again the agreement will only be lawful under signed contract. Should the fighter who has signed the agreement fail to show for the competition, the fee paid will be to the fighter or instructor of the matched competitor.

Should any student wish to compete for a title fight under the World International Martial Arts Association must pay a fee of 50% toward the sanctioning costs of the title bout. This fee will be a non-refundable amount. WIMAAO is a non profit making company and the fee enables the organisation to continue to offer fighters opportunities without charging a membership fee.