THE FIGHTING MASTERS FRIENDSHIP GATHERING
Teacher and Student Rules and Expectations

The following are things that are not acceptable behaviour at the event.

• No "roughing up" students. Student safety is priority number one. Attendees have not given their weekend and paid registration fees to be roughed up or hurt. The well being and safety of students is paramount and always to be given first priority. Martial arts is known for its health benefits, lets keep it that way by not doing things that are injurious.  This includes students, you are working with your partner as a "helper" and "coach", it is not a game of one-up-manship so approach techniques carefully and respectfully with safety in mind as well.  
• Students are expected to follow directions from teachers safely
• Students failing to practice safely as instructed by the teacher, or using excessive force, will be expelled from the event without refund
• No negative, poison, and/or degrading talk about other styles of martial arts
• No negative, poison and/or degrading talk about other teachers
• No promoting an agenda that you are the only person doing a form/technique/style the correct way
• No promoting an agenda that you or another is the only person authorized to teach a given style and that all others should be under your/their/whomever's auspices
• No heckling the teacher that has the floor and is teaching, or heckling of anyone at the event at any time.
• No promoting of such ideas as your style is superior over all other styles
• No being loud, disruptive, disrespectful or talking while an instructor is talking during his or her presentation.
• No macho aggressive behaviour

To expound on the above, it is pretty much a given that we are each doing what we do because we think it is the best, at least for us as an individual. Trying to talk down and degrade other styles or person is not acceptable and only reflects poorly on the person doing it. It is the same mentality as "my dad can beat up your dad" - martial arts is about respect, a higher frame of mind, discipline and healthier attitudes than that. Back biting and saying another person is no good, etc., is a sign of insecurity. A person can stand or fall on their own merit or demerit and people have a tendency to recognize other peoples capabilities on their own.

This is not an ego based event so all attending the event are considered equal.  While the efforts of all the teachers is sincerely appreciated by all the attendees, one teacher will not be treated with preference over another.  This is nt an "ego stroking" event.  

The following is acceptable:

• Giving out flyers about your classes during your presentation time (there will also be a table on which you can put a few flyers.  Giving out flyers only applies to those doing a class at the seminar)
• Giving out flyers about products you may sell (this also applies to those doing a class at the seminar)
• Doing a great job presenting your class

Student behaviour:

• Students should not be disruptive or distracting during the instructors presentation and should remain respectful.
• Students should train with safety in mind, both for themselves and towards whomever they are training with.
• Students who use undo force and will not follow instruction will be expelled from the event without refund.  
• Students are not obligated to finish a class they have started if they are not interested in doing so - however you should step out of the class quietly so as not to distract anyone.
• When students are uncomfortable with something, they have the option of not doing those things which they feel uncomfortable with. Students should decline doing those things in a respectful way and excuse themselves and teachers are to respect their decision.
• Students who cannot follow instruction and/or act in an acceptable and safe manner will be told to sit out the class or leave the seminar.  
• If you are instructed to perform a certain technique at a certain pace or speed the do so, if you cannot do so sit out the class.  
• Students using inappropriate force will be told to sit out the class or leave the seminar.  

These rules may be amended as it is deemed necessary.

Teachers/exhibitors who are teaching a class are encouraged to bring flyers to promote their schools. For vendors, stores or suppliers of other martial arts services or products, you can also take advantage of this venue to make others aware of what you have to offer.  

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