Traditional Codes of Conduct.

• More experienced students should always go out of their way to welcome and
  assist less experienced and newer students.
• However, students should never teach or impart new material to newer students,
  only teachers may teach (Two reasons: Decreases the likelihood that
  incorrect material will be passed on, and ensures that newer students will
  cultivate patience and work on the material at hand.)
• Never ask your teacher to show you new material or “the next move.” Your
  teacher will determine when it is time to impart new material to you based
  on the quality you demonstrate of current material, and your demonstrated
  balance of patience and enthusiasm.
• Newer students should demonstrate respect towards more senior students at all
  times. Examples: Line up behind senior students in class, defer to senior
  students in all matters related to your training.
• Understand the student-teacher relationship. Accept instruction from your teacher
  with an open heart and open mind, having faith that your teacher always has
  your best interest at heart. If your teacher asks for your opinion, give it
  freely and honestly. If not, better to keep quiet about your opinions.
• Be honest and open with your teacher at all times. If you make an error in wu-de
  or judgment, acknowledge your error, apologize and move forward with
  matters.
• You should always greet your head instructor when you see him for the first time
  each day with a courtesy salutation.

Classroom Etiquette and Guidelines:

• Make every effort to arrive to class on time. If you must be late, quietly enter and
  bow to your teacher and when acknowledged join in.
• Bow when entering the training locations, and bow to the teachers at the start of
  each class. This is both a gesture of respect, and a mental trigger to remind
  you to clear your mind in the sacred space for learning.
• Fill in from front row to back based on seniority
• Give your full effort in every class (this usually comes down to focus)
• Do not leave the classroom during class without notifying your teacher or a senior
  student first (for safety reasons as well as respect)
• Water bottles are allowed but refrain from constantly drinking.
• Turn off cell phones before class. If you must be on call for your job, ask your
  instructor for permission to keep your phone on.
• Avoid unnecessary chatter during class. A focused mind is a quiet mind. We learn
  best when we are quiet and focused.
• Safety is always of paramount importance in your training. Make every effort to
  protect your classmates and training partners from injury at all times
• Martial arts and yoga training obviously have inherent risk of injury, which we all
  accept as practitioners. However, you have both the right and obligation to
  excuse yourself from any specific activities in class that you feel you cannot
  or should not do due to previous injuries or health conditions.

Attendance and Practice:

• Practice daily. A martial artist is someone who does martial arts every day—
  whether physical, mental or spiritual practice.
• Let your instructors know if you won’t be at class for extended periods.
• Wear your tshirt in class. Wear black or dark pants if possible.
• Maintain good personal hygiene (shower, use deodorant, clean uniform, trimmed
  finger nails, etc.)
• Remove jewelry before class to avoid injuries

Promotion of Your School:

• Actively promote and refer your school to others. The strength of your own
  training and that of your brothers and sisters is dependent upon the strength
  of your school.
• Within the school and in public, remain positive and complimentary of your
  teachers and the school. Of course it is impossible to always like all things
  about your school or teachers, but remember the adage, “If you don’t have
  anything good to say, don’t say anything.” If ever you ever become really
  unhappy with your school, best to part ways rather than poison the
  environment for others.