KRAV MAGA FIJI/RUSS TACTICS ACADEMY RULES & ETIQUETTE

LEARNING SELF DEFENSE AND MARTIAL ARTS REQUIRES DISCIPLINE AND DEDICATION. ABOVE ALL, WE ENDEAVOR TO BUILD A STRONG, SAFE COMMUNITY.

Please adhere to the following rules while training at Russ Tactics/Krav Maga Fiji Combative’s academy.

1. Stay home if you’re sick: Don’t leave your home until you’re fully recovered. Take the time to rest and recover. Doing so will protect your training partners from whatever is preventing you from being at full health.

2. All training and talking must cease when the instructor call’s TIME. This is for everyone’s safety!

3. Show up on time and ready to train!

4. No training with outside shoes on the mats. (Any athletic non-cleat shoes you only wear on the mats is acceptable. Barefoot is also acceptable.)

5. Remove jewelry, watches, or anything that could harm you or your partner.

6. Come prepared. Bring water and your safety gear with you, including your mouth guard,
groin protector, boxing gloves (if required), shin guards (if required), and any additional safety equipment (inhaler, insulin, knee braces, etc.). Some training gears are also available for use at the gym.

7. Do not talk over instruction. Leave cell phones in the waiting area.

8. Do not take pictures or video during class without the instructor’s permission.

9. Wipe down and re-rack gym equipment after every class.

10. Use your newfound skills and abilities for good, not evil. Do not bully, start fights, or otherwise NO FIGHTING OUTSIDE THE GYM.

11. No weapons of any kind on the mats. 

CODE OF CONDUCT

INTRODUCTION

The Russ Tactics/Krav Maga Combative’s Academy Code of Conduct is one of the ways we put our values into practice. It’s built around the recognition that everything we do at our school will be, and should be, measured against making our community a safer, stronger place. 

ABOUT THE KRAV MAGA/RUSS TACTICS COMBATIVE’S ACADEMY CODE OF CONDUCT

WHO MUST FOLLOW THE COMBATIVE’S ACADEMY CODE OF CONDUCT?

We expect everyone in our community, including Krav Maga Fiji/Russ Tactics Combative’s academy members, staff, owner, consultants, contractors, and service providers to know and follow the Code of Conduct. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment, dismissal from our community, termination of contract, and more. Moreover, while the Code is specifically written for gym employees, staff, community members, board members, and owners, we expect all contractors, consultants, and others who may be temporarily assigned to perform work or services for the school to follow the Code of Conduct in connection with their work for us. Failure of a gym contractor, consultant, or other covered service provider to follow the Code can result in termination of their relationship with us. 

RUSS TACTICS/KMFJ COMBATIVE’S ACADEMY CODE OF CONDUCT

Very simply, our code of conduct as a community is broken into two sections: we increase the safety of our community, and we support each other. 

I. WE INCREASE THE SAFETY OF OUR COMMUNITY. 

This is our north star. Our community values Russ Tactics/KMFJ because we deliver more than just self defence and fitness education. We hold ourselves to a higher standard than that. We’re a community and a family who takes care of each other. We’re a safe place and a safe haven.

 VIOLENCE AND THREAT OF VIOLENCE

We teach effective, usable skills in protecting ourselves and others. With that said, we will never use our newfound skills and abilities for evil. We do not bully, start fights, or otherwise harass people out in the world. We are committed to a violence-free environment, and we will not tolerate any level of violence or the threat of violence in our community.

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

Consumption of alcohol is not allowed prior to participating in classes, events, seminars, or any other activity that could jeopardize the safety of yourself and your fellow classmates. Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited from our premises. If a staff has reasonable suspicion to believe that someone’s use of drugs and/or alcohol may adversely affect the safety of students, community members, or others, the staff or Instructor may dismiss the student or staff member from participating in activities for the day. Repeat offenders will not be allowed to train with us.

II. WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER.

We are committed to a supportive environment, where everyone has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We are all expected to do our utmost to create a culture that is free of harassment, intimidation, bias, and unlawful discrimination.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Employment here is based solely upon individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. We also make all reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.

HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, AND BULLYING

Russ Tactics/Krav Maga Fiji is dedicated to providing a safe and inviting experience for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion (or lack thereof).

We do not tolerate harassment in any form and reserve the right to remove anyone from our community who engages in harassing behavior, including but not limited to unwanted advances, stalking, verbal threats, inappropriate statements or gestures, sustained disruption of speakers, and disrespectful comments that go beyond the boundaries of civil disagreement and civic discourse. This may include remarks or actions that target people based on certain characteristics that include but are not limited to, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability status. This may also include remarks or actions in person within or outside Russ Tactics & Krav Maga Fiji, or online, including on Facebook, Instagram, text, or direct message.