CLASS RULES
Class rules and regulations are established to guide students toward achievement of our common goal: “Training Mind, Body and Spirit”

• Students who enter or exit class will acknowledge with a bow (to masters, seniors, and fellow students). Remove hats, shoes, jewelry.
• Students late for class will ask the instructor for permission to attend class.
• During the class there will be no profanity at any time. No laughter, talking, horseplay or other exhibition of disrespect while the instructors are teaching
• Students should show respect at all times, to higher belts. All instructors under Master Pierce are to be shown the same respect as Master Pierce.
• Students should conduct themselves in a courteous and dignified manner at all times.
• No food or drink (other than water) is permitted in the dojo without express permission from an FCMAA staff member.
• No cell phones or video games are to be used in the dojo. If a cell call is necessary, the entrance Foyer can be used with the dojo door shut.
  
  

EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS

• Have your child at all classes
• Have your child participate in as many demonstrations and tournaments as possible
• Help your child practice at home
• Be a supportive parent for the FCMAA Instructors
• Be a positive role model
• Be there when your child is successful or when struggling for success
• Cheer for all students
• Look for opportunities to work with your child on the skills of Martial Arts
• Don’t interrupt class
• Please talk quietly when class is in session
• Please do not instruct your child while class is in session
• Do not walk on to floor while class is in session
• Please do not call your child off the floor while class is in session
• Keep cell phones turned to vibrate and all calls should be taken in the dojo entrance/foyer
  

When students are spoken to by an instructor, a verbal response is required at all time. Proper answers should always include Sir or Sensei (Yes Sir, Yes Sensei, No Sensei, etc)