Chief Instructor: Derek Willoughby 5th Dan Shukokai. Assistant Instructor: Jasmine Macauley 1st Dan Shukokai.
The Nagashi Shukokai Karate Constitution and Byelaws
Aims and Objectives
1. To objective of Nagashi Shukokai Karate (hereafter known as the Group) is to promote and provide opportunities for karate and further the interests of karate to people of all ages in all areas of the City.
2. To offer competitive martial arts opportunities and coaching opportunities to all new and existing members of the Group.
3. To promote discipline and respect to all members of the group and to make members aware of the importance of complying with the rules and regulations of karate.
4. To actively involve all interested parties, particularly from the more senior sector, to take part in organising, assisting and fund raising for the club.
5. To promote equal opportunities within the local community.
6. Membership of the club shall be open to all, there will be no restrictions on grounds of sex, age, race, political or religious beliefs and will be open to any person in the City and surrounding areas who accepts and supports the clubs objectives.
7. Membership of the club shall be open to any person completing a membership form and paying the relevant subscription fee. All members will be supplied with a copy of the club constitution.
8. Members shall conduct themselves at all times, in any premises used by the group, in a fair and reasonable manner. Any member failing to do so may be suspended from the Group. Any member who is suspended for failing to abide by the rule has the right to appeal.
9. The aims of the active members of Nagashi Shukokai Karate is to maintain the direction of the system as close as possible to the original, including all blocks, stances, strikes, punches and kicks. All kata shall remain as close as possible to the original. Self-defence shall be taught in a responsible manner, taking into account the age and experience of the student.
10. There is a set syllabus for empty hand (karate); this syllabus shall be used at all examinations and gradings. Nagashi Shukokai Karate grading is as follows: White belt (9th Kyu) to purple belt (5th Kyu): periods between gradings shall be a minimum of 3 training months. Purple (5th Kyu) to Brown belt (1st Kyu): period between gradings shall be a minimum of 6 training months. Brown belt (1st Kyu) to Black belt (1st Dan): period between grading shall be a minimum of 12 training months. Students aged between 10 and 16 years shall be allowed to grade to Junior 1st Dan, at age 16 this will be promoted to Adult 1st Dan if training is maintained. If training is not maintained then a regrade to 1st Dan will be required. The Nagashi Shukokai Karate Chief Instructor will conduct all Kyu Grading examinations. The British Karate Association grading panel will conduct all Dan grading examinations.
11. It is the endeavour of Nagashi Shukokai Karate to recognise the differing abilities of students, and a certain amount of consideration should be given to encourage continuation of training. However, it should also be noted which students are not performing to their full potential at the expense of the less gifted student during grading examinations, e.g. a student who is obviously not trying but has the ability, should not pass. The student who is trying hard but with a limited ability should be considered on merit.
12. Etiquette before, during, and after training should be observed at all times. Etiquette is the foundation of all martial arts, without it we may lose control of discipline, resulting in preventable accidents. Respect should also be shown to all students, regardless of stature. Maintaining etiquette is also an important part of martial training to maintain originality and standard.
13. Safety is paramount, and classes should be conducted in a safe environment. Matted or carpeted areas should be provided for takedowns. Safety equipment should be used in light contact sparring. No jewellery is to be worn during training. No chewing gum or food during training. A first aid box adequately stocked should be on hand in case of emergency. A trained first aider should be appointed to deal with accidents. An accident book should accompany the first aid box at all times.
14. No student under the age of 8 years shall be left to train alone without senior supervision (loco parenti).
15. No person may make any alterations in the licence booklet without the consent of the Chief Instructor, with the exception of the ‘Courses Attended’ page. The instructor conducting the course or seminar can sign this page.
16. An instructor shall be a person who holds the minimum grade of 1st Dan and either runs a registered club or assists in the teaching of that club and is a minimum of 18 years. An assistant instructor shall be a person who holds the minimum grade of 3rd Kyu who assists in the teaching of a registered club and is a minimum of 18 years of age. A copy of the insurance document relating to the instructor should be available for viewing at training times.
17. A CRB check will be conducted on ALL potential Instructors. The Chief Instructor will not allow any unsupervised lessons until such time as this has been verified.
18. Any person wishing to attain the qualification of Judge or Referee must be a minimum of 16 years of age and hold the minimum grade of 3rd Kyu.
19. Once qualified, a judge/referee must officiate a minimum of two recognised events per year.
20. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that his/her licence is kept up to date. Any lapses of updating will be backdated.
21. Failure to comply with any of the above rules could result in disciplinary action revoking all rights and privileges of the Nagashi Shukokai Karate Club for either student or instructor.
22. By accepting the Nagashi Shukokai Karate booklet, which has been authorised by the British Karate Association, you are accepting the rules and conditions set down by the club. All rights and privileges are null and void if the student does not keep the licence current.
23. The instructor reserves the right to refuse to teach any student within reason. This document is the
property of Nagashi Shukokai Karate and is copyrighted as such. Nagashi Shukokai Karate Chief Instructor Derek Willoughby 5th Dan Shukokai Nagashi Shukokai Karate Assistant Instructors Jasmine Macauley 1st Dan Shukokai |