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Class begins promptly at the scheduled
time.
Students should arrive approximately ten minutes prior to the
scheduled start time in order to ensure that their uniform is tied
properly. Late students are an interruption to the entire class.
If at all possible, please ensure you arrive on time.
Discipline is an important part of any martial arts program. At AMA,
students should address all instructors and their assistants as
"Sir" or "Ma'am".
There is no talking during class. Students with questions should
raise their hand. There is no horseplay allowed before, during, or
after class.
No jewelry (earring, watches, rings,
necklace, etc.) is to be worn during class.
Every student is given a "Belt Program Study Sheet" upon enrolling.
This contains information that you need to know for belt
advancement.
UNIFORMS
All students must wear an all while karate uniform or the school
T-Shirt with white karate pants, with an elastic waistband, to
participate in class.
Each student is expected to keep the uniform clean and neat but
never to wash the belt. Before or after class, it is acceptable to
wear the uniform pants. Uniforms should not be worn while shopping,
playing sports, eating, etc. Students must wear their complete
uniform in class
(top, pants, and belt). The karate
uniform should only be worn in class and during karate events.
CLASS SPARRING
Karate is a contact sport. At certain times during the course of
each session, students will be sparring. Unlike boxing, the
objective of karate is to score points without hurting the
opponent. Points are awarded for "tagging" the opponent on specific
target areas, on the body,
with karate techniques.
All contact should be light and
controlled.
The rules for sparring are explained to the student before any
contact begins and these rules are reviewed from time to time.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT
When the student spars in class there is no contact allowed to the
face or the spine area. For safety reasons, we do require that all
students provide and wear a mouthpiece and we require boys to wear
an athletic cup and supporter. You can purchase these from your
instructor if desired.
TOURNAMENTS
If you wish to participate in a tournament, AMA instructors will
work with you to prepare for the tournament.
Participation in a tournament is
not required for advancement in belt rank. |
