Etiquette of behavior

In university sports, people with a wide variety of sporting biographies, backgrounds and motivations have access to our martial arts programs. The different motor skills, physical diversity and different social backgrounds require individually adapted training and a fighting intensity that takes into account the abilities and skills of each person. The coaches have a great deal of responsibility in this regard, but the participants are also expected to treat each other with respect and appreciation, based on the concept of fair play in sport. A conscious effort to provide martial arts training that is critical of discrimination and respectful not only contributes to physical fitness, but also promotes an environment in which all students can develop their individual strengths and benefit equally from the positive aspects of the sport.

We therefore ask you to note the following:

• Be punctual at training, participate regularly and with concentration.
• While the trainers are explaining something, it is quiet and everyone listens.
• Treat your training partners with respect and take care of their health. Training is practice, not a competition.
• The instructions of the trainers must be followed at all times.
• Physical and verbal aggression will lead to exclusion.
• No one may teach without the permission of the trainer.
• No sparring outside of classes: It is strictly forbidden to spar outside of classes.
• Used equipment (ropes, claws, medicine balls, dumbbells, etc.) must be returned to the designated place under all circumstances.

Hygiene / Safety  

• Pay attention to your personal hygiene and appear well-groomed for training, this also applies to your clothing.
• Cover your upper body during the gym session.
• Keep fingernails and toenails short to avoid injuries.
• All jewelry such as rings, piercings, necklaces or watches must be removed before training.
• Existing injuries or restrictions must be reported to the trainer and the respective training partner.
• Whensparring, the wearing of mouth and head protection is mandatory; in kickboxing, groin protection is also required.