·  The Academy Director is here to address all student concerns/problems/questions.

·   Meetings can be scheduled with the director at any available time.

·   Emergency Concerns: if a student needs immediate attention, please notify the office or myself and I will be with you within 5 minutes.

·   “I can’t fix a problem if I don’t know about it.” Mr.  Jeffrey Nix

Concerns about Students Progress

·    The process to black belt is not easily judge by those how have not walked the path therefore Parents are not the best judges of a student’s individual progress – instructors are. Fell free to come to me with any questions you may have

·    The growth process is different for each individual.  There will be obstacles for everyone.  Students and parents don’t be discouraged.  Some times the students, who struggle the most, make the best Black Belts.

·   Rating Obstacles

o       Fight through it

o       Ask an advanced belt for help

o       Schedule a private lesson with an instructor

o       Schedule a meeting with the Academy Director

Freezing a Membership:

•           Students should arrive approximately 10 minutes before class and be dressed and ready to train when class begins.

•           All students, instructors and Black Belts must bow when entering or leaving the training floor

•           ONLY students and their instructor are permitted in the workout area during class unless special permission is granted.

•           ONLY the class instructor is permitted to address the students during class.

•           ONLY students are permitted to address or question the instructor during class and only when permission is granted.

•           Students will address their instructors in a respectful manner.  Mr., Sir, Sensei, Miss or Ma’am and “Yes Sir/No Sir” are some examples.

•           When standing, students will line-up for class according to rank and seniority.

•           When standing, students are expected to stand in the Rest Position.  When seated, students are expected to sit cross legged or kneeling.

•           Proper etiquette and safety protocol MUST be maintained at all times.  This especially applies when dealing with weapons.

•            NO unauthorized weapons are permitted on Academy grounds.

•           NO alcohol or controlled substances are permitted on Academy grounds.

•           No one will be permitted to attend class under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

•           No crude language or poor sportsmanship are permitted.

•           Spectators and visitors will be treated with courtesy.

•           KEEP OUR ACADEMY CLEAN.  If something is broken, report it to the Staff or Academy Director.

•           Students are expected to maintain  passing grade point average.

•           Miss use of the knowledge gained at the Academy is strictly prohibited.

•           No student is permitted to provoke a fight.  This DOES NOT rule out your basic right of self defense.

•           No student or instructor may teach Academy material without permission.  This does not rule out your ability to train and have fun with the knowledge you’ll receive at the Academy.

•           NO horseplay or unsupervised sparring is
permitted at any time in the training area.  This is for everyone’s safety.

•           Proper Safety Gear must be worn.

•           Students must comply with the Dress Code.

•           You are here to learn and have fun. To do this, we must maintain a level of discipline.  Your safety and that of your fellow students and instructors is primary concern of the Academy.

Dress Code

•          Proper uniform and rank must be worn.

•           All protective safety gear must be worn when directed.  No sparring without all protective safety gear is permitted.

•           NO jewelry or body piercing of any kind.

•           NO “hard” hair clips.

•          Safety glasses or straps must be worn

•         Hair longer than shoulder length must be pulled back with a “soft” restraint.

•        Fingernails must be clipped having no sharp or ragged edges; so as not to scratch or injure someone.

•        Toenails must be clipped having no sharp or ragged edges; so as not to scratch or injure someone.

•        BATHE: At times during class you will be “up close and personal” with your fellow students and instructors.  Do Not Offend.

•        Any fungus, rash or skin irritation must be reported to the staff.  Precautions must be taken not to transfer the rash etc. to your fellow students, instructors or Academy equipment. 

•        Open wounds or sores must be reported and properly covered.

All members fully understand and acknowledge that various risks and dangers exist in connection with participation in the services and instruction received through Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy, including but not limited to, risk of injury, serious or permanent disability or death. By receipt of services and participation in instruction from Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and responsibility for all losses and/or damages. you have read and understand this Release and expressly agree that it shall be interpreted under Pennsylvania law and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted under the law. you have agree to and voluntarily initial the WAIVER and RELEASE OF LIABILITY provided to you.

• All payments or other monies owed the academy 10 days past due are subject to a $25.00 late fee
• The late charge or charges will be assessed every 30 days the payment or payments remain past due
• In the event the payment or payments including late charges become 90 days past due a $75.00 collection fee will be assessed to the account
• As stated in your membership agreement, Member is responsible for any additional cost incurred in the collection of monies owed the academy

Rank: Path to Black Belt         

Rank Certification:

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