Policies and codes

Effective from 1st June 2023, the new fees will be 900 MVR for kids' classes and 1000 MVR for adults' classes.

However  fee remains same for all students, but under the following conditions,

• Early Payment :

If the payment is made before the 10th of each month, CURRENT FEE will remain same.

• Late fee;

if payment is made later than 15th of the month, then new fee adjustment (meaning 900MVR will be the fee) also Late payment Fee shall be added.

• Re-join;

if student RE-JOINS, previous discounts will be waived, and new Fee adjustments will be applied.

We encourage prompt payment to help streamline our administrative processes.

Payments not received by the 10th of the next month will incur a late payment fee of 150 MVR.

New registrations will be rounded to the beginning of the month.

For example, if someone joins on the 15th of the month, they will pay half of the regular monthly fee.

However, if someone joins after the 25th of the month, they will be required to pay for the upcoming month.

If a student wants to re-register, then a fee of 350 MVR shall be added to the first month of re-starting.

Starting from 1st June 2023, we will introduce a one-time enrollment and registration fee of 200 MVR for new students. This fee will be payable at the time of enrollment.

In case of a membership break, the student's membership will be temporarily deactivated.

To reactivate the membership, the student will need to rejoin and complete the necessary registration process and fees.

However if informed earlier via letter about a break (addresses to academy manager) of NOT more than 2 months for the following reasons, can be considered to keep current fees as it is, but re-registration fee shall be applied to restart trainings.

• Parents moving another island
• Unexpected health situation
• Financial situations

We believe these adjustments will allow us to continue providing you with the highest quality training and services. We value your commitment and trust in Sharks Martial Arts Academy, and we assure you that we remain dedicated to your progress and success.

Please feel free to reach out to our front desk team if you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to the new fees and payments policies. Together, we can ensure the continued growth and excellence of our academy.

 This is the Students code of Sharks Martial Arts Academy, purpose of this document is to achieve the following key 

objectives: 

1. Deliver wellbeing through the responsible teaching of martial arts 

2. Ensure a safety first approach in all our activities 

3. Develop student’s self-esteem, self-confidence  

4. Improve student’s personal safety and security 

5. Promote healthy community attitudes and values 

6. Encourage the development of a strong and resilient spirit  

All persons participating in a class or course conducted by Sharks Martial Arts must agree to be bound by this Code of Conduct. Sharks Martial Arts reserves the right to make amendments or additions to this Code of Conduct at any time.

Participant Understanding 

Martial arts is either semi or full contact , meaning they involve physical contact with one or more other practitioners in ways designed to simulate as closely as possible the self-defence options available to a practitioner when confronted with physical aggression and/or threatening behavior.  As in any other physically demanding recreational activity, there is always a risk of injury. Any person participating in a class conducted by Sharks Martial Arts does so with the full understanding that whilst it is the policy of Sharks Martial Arts to minimize this risk, the nature of contact physical activity prevents its total elimination.  Persons participating in a class conducted by Sharks Martial Arts do so of their own volition and at their own risk.

Safety

1. Students must not wear jewellery or watches during training; 

2. All Students participating in training agree to maintain self-control at all times and maintain all care in the application of any technique and follow the rule of the games; 

3. Any students, who while training, exhibit behavior that, in the judgment of the Instructor is a danger to other participants, shall not be allowed to continue training until the Instructor determines the danger is no longer present. 

4. Nails should be short / cut off. 

5. Instructors will ensure that the training area is clear of any dangerous and/or sharp objects that may provide a risk of injury; 

6. Instructors will have access at all times to a fully equipped first aid kit.
Training Area Etiquette 

1. Students will bow in the appropriate manner upon entering the Training Area; 

2. Shoes must be taken off before entering the training area unless the shoes are special martial arts footwear approved by the Instructor; 

3. Students must be punctual, preferably early, so that they are ready to train when class commences. If arriving late, a person must wait at the side of the Training Area until the Instructor indicates that a person may join the class; 

4. Food and/or drink (including water) must not be consumed whilst on the training area. Water should be kept close by however for quick access; 

5. Students shall address Black Belt instructors as “Sir” / “Coach” or Sabum. 

6. Students must follow the dojo/dojang cleaning procedure or schedule.

 
Uniforms & Training Gear 

1. Students are expected to wear a Martial Arts uniform relevant to the type of Martial Arts; 

2. Students must purchase the required uniform and protective gear for the type of training they undertake; protective gear is required over bluebelt ranks. 

3. Only special martial arts training footwear which has been approved by the instructor  4. For Taekwondo, protective gear including, mouthguards, breast protectors (females), groin guards (males), mitts, forearm protectors and shin/instep protectors must be brought to each training session. Failing to bring protective gear will result in exclusion from some activities such as tournaments (if not available at Sharksmaa). 

5. Uniforms must fit the student correctly or must be altered so that sleeves rest between the elbow and the wrist and pants legs come to between the shin and ankle.  

6. Graded students are expected to wear the belt relevant to their grade or level in each training session; 

7. Persons inappropriately attired will not be allowed to train; 8. Students must bring a filled water bottle to each training session.

Sickness or Injury  

1. Students must not train if they are suffering from the flu or other viral infection that may be passed on to other persons; 

2. Students must advise the Instructor if suffering from any injury or medical condition, either permanent or temporary, which may be adversely affected by certain types of training; 

3. Some examples of this may include blood pressure problems and cardiac disorders, neck and back injuries, diabetes and asthma; 

4. If requested by the Instructor, students with the above or like conditions must show this Code of Conduct to their physician and secure a medical certificate clearly stating that the person is able to participate in classes conducted by Sharks Martial Arts and whether there are any restrictions or conditions applicable. 

Other Health Issues 

1. Students must not attend training under the influence of illegal substances; 

2. Smoking is not allowed in the Training Area; 

3. No jewellery may be worn during training sessions unless it is safely covered by tape; 4. Students training must give proper attention to Students hygiene and exhibit clean grooming; and ensure that fingernails and toenails are trimmed and clean; 

5. Students with a cut or bleeding injury must cease training immediately and receive appropriate first aid. Re-joining the training session will not be allowed until the instructor has deemed that is safe to do so; 

6. Students administering first aid to a person suffering a cut or bleeding injury must wear protective gloves. 

Training Area Ethics  

1. Students must always be courteous and helpful to each other; 

2. Students contact between persons who are training must be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the skill development of those persons; 

3. Sexual harassment, defined as being where a person is subjected to unwanted or uninvited sexual behavior, will not be tolerated & taken for further investigation as disciplinary case; 

4. Any form of discrimination based on gender, ethnic origin, religion, language, colour, or other form of differentiation will not be tolerated. 5. Relationship affairs are NOT allowed at any forms.  

 Grading Conditions 

• Opportunity to grade under the Sharks Martial Arts syllabus occurs as students are deemed competent by their instructor in accordance with the established syllabus
• Grading Application form must be sumitted within the time frame opened,
• Student must be 3 months after join
• Attendance should be ELEGIBLE (elegibility will be visible in Student Login)
• Grading fees must be paid prior to BELT CEREMONY; non-refundable fee, cannot claim refund.
• In assessing a person’s readiness to grade, the Instructor takes into consideration such factors as consistency of attendance, attitude, focus and attention during training sessions, as much as a person’s knowledge of the Sharks Martial Arts syllabus to the point he or she wishes to grade; 
• To secure grading under the Sharks Martial Arts syllabus a person must be a current member of Sharks Martial Arts; 
• Membership of Sharks Martial Arts requires a person to agree to be bound by this Grading policy
• Sharks Martial Arts reserves the right to revoke the grading of any person who breaches this Code of Conduct or is convicted of any criminal offence. 
• Examiners can promote students in color belts under special conditions ( as if examiner wishes to promote additional level - under green belts)
• Grading Application Form submission can be considered as accepting of grading policies.

LOGIN

• Students can check if your attendance is marked from STUDENT LOGIN application
• Students require 80% of attendance to be elegible for grading test
• Students can inform Sharks via Absent form if cannot be attend to class
• Parents are requested to check attendance (through login)
• if incase instructor did not mark attendance,  inform sharks within 3 days. (Reclaiming for attendance after 3 days is not allowed)

TEMPORARY DISCONTINUE

• No attendance can be counted within the period of temporary discontinue
• Students have to re-register if wishes to continue again