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Principles & Etiquette

5 Codes
1. Loyalty to country
2. Obedience to parents
3. Honour friendship
4. No retreat in battle
5. In fighting, choose with sense and honour

Class Etiquette

Arriving at Class
Arrive at the training hall at least 15 mins before the class start time
Bow when entering the training hall
Bow to the Dan holders
Avoid loud conversation
Conduct themselves in a manner fitting of the BKMAS spirit
Stretch themselves in preparation to the class
Lateness
If a student is late arriving to class, they are to approach one of the instructors who are not carrying out instruction and request permission to attend the class. Once permission has been given they are to line up at the back of the class. Upon the next formal line-up the student will take their correct place in the line.
During Class
Students are to pay attention and not interrupt when
instruction is being given. If a student is unsure of an
instruction they are to ask the instructor for confirmation.
Leaving Class
Bow when leaving the training hall
Bow to the Dan holders
Make sure you have all your belongings before leaving the training hall
Students are to leave the training hall in a clean and tidy state

14 Attitude Requirements
1. Purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment.
2. Serious approach.
3. All out effort.
4. Maintain regular and constant practice.
5. Practice basic techniques all the time.
6. Regularly spaced practice sessions.
7. Always listen to and follow the direction of instructor or seniors.
8. Do not be overly ambitious.
9. Frequently inspect your own achievements.
10. Always follow a routine training schedule.
11. Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned.
12. When you learn new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well.
13. When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this.
14. Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean.