Adults Training Etiquette

In the interest of creating a productive, comfortable and safe environment for training please abide by the following code of conduct during class. Failure to follow can result in membership suspension.

  • Do not talk whilst Coaches are teaching

  • Do not hold conversations during training

  • Do not coach (please help beginners with obvious mistakes, and offer the occasional bit of advice where suitable. Do not teach during your class)

  • Swap over equipment quickly

  • Stay off your mobile phone, including during drink breaks

  • If you arrive late complete 20 burpee’s before joining the class

  • Inform a Coach if you need to leave the training space (toilet etc)

  • Respect WMA equipment including pads and mats.

  • Bring a shatterproof water bottle to classes.

  • Pack away promptly at the end of class to allow the next session to begin

Uniform

Students are expected to train in Martial Arts wear for all classes. This includes Warrior Martial Arts T-shirt and Martial Arts Pants/Shorts.

  • Tournament/Event T-shirts are permitted

  • Shorts cannot be Gym Shorts (No pockets allowed)

  • Tracksuit bottoms are not permitted

  • Failure to wear correct kit will require 20 burpee’s at the start of class

Jewellery/Watches

Students should remove all jewellery before training. Anything that cannot be removed should be covered with tape. The following exceptions are made, however not during any sparring sessions.

  • Stud earrings are permitted, no hoops or hanging earrings

  • Adults are permitted to wear smart watches

  • Wedding bands are ok, but nothing with a stone or sharp edges

Hygiene

Students should arrive at class clean and maintain good personal hygiene by:

  • Showering before class

  • Wearing deodorant

  • Trimming finger and toe nails

  • Wash out temporary hair colouring that bleeds out once sweating

  • Do not eat on the matted training area

  • Do not walk with outdoor footwear on the matted training area

  • Bring a towel to wipe down your sweat from mats and shared equipment

  • Put footwear on when using the toilets

Equipment

Students should endeavour to buy their own gloves ASAP upon joining the club. See our equipment page for full details on required equipment for sparring/gradings. Any equipment you buy/use should be:

  • Appropriate for WAKO Kickboxing

  • In good condition

  • Not smelling completely rancid (some ‘bad’ smell is to be expected)

Behaviour

Martial Arts training can often heighten emotions, regardless of this, we will not tolerate emotional outbursts during class times. This includes unnecessary shouting, swearing or storming out of classes. Our Coaches and members should be treated with respect at all times. We have a zero tolerance policy on bullying, please bring it to coaches attention immediately if you feel this is happening to yourself or others.