Black Belt Code of Behaviour

It is a Dan grade’s duty to attend gradings, course and other relevant events. There will, of course, be occasions when this will not be possible, such as family events or work, but it is important that all Dan grades should be available to assist in the above. With regard to attendance at gradings, this is essential to your development as a Dan grade, either by leading groups, assisting with kumite, learning to score or giving feedback to candidates. The Instructors’ Committee greatly appreciates your support at these events.
During classes and at events, Dan grades should set an example to lower grades. They must show the correct etiquette and follow the Sensei’s instructions.
It is the responsibility of all Dan Grades within CFTS to promote and safeguard the wellbeing of the Federation’s membership.
Dan grades should help to ensure that there is, at all times, a clean, safe and hazard free environment in which to train.
All Dan grades should assist in making sure that training methods are safe.
All Dan grades must be licensed.
No Dan grade should be alone with a minor before, during or after the training session.

Shodans should be available to assist at Kyu gradings, for example, by helping to run or running a group in the pre-grading class or assisting with kumite. They can also assist in scoring, depending on the age, experience and number of Dan grades in the grading area.
Shodans can assist at Dan gradings, provided they have undergone the probationary period and received their diploma. Attendance at Dan gradings is by invitation only. Dan grades may only witness a grading or parts of a grading that they themselves have passed.
Shodans may complete an instructor’s portfolio after completing their probationary period and provided a clear DBS check.
At competitions, Shodan may assist in flagging, scoring, time keeping and general organisation of competitors.

Nidans can sit on tables at Kyu gradings and assist with scoring.
Nidans can be invited onto the Instructors’ Committee if required. All members of the Committee must be insured.
Nidans can assist in judging and refereeing at competitions

Sandans can lead an area and officiate at a Kyu grading.
Sandans can assist at senior Dan gradings. After Sandan, an examiner may grade someone up to one grade lower than themselves. To do so otherwise would require three or more Sandans.
Sandans may lead a competition area.

Yondans can sit on a Dan grade panel and sign diplomas
Yondans can hold an executive type role on the Instructors’ Committee, such as Chairperson, Secretary, Safeguarding lead or Treasurer.

Instructor Duties and Responsibilities
All instructors must have an evacuation procedure in their dojos.
All instructors must hold professional indemnity insurance.
All instructors must be first aid qualified.
All instructors must undertake the Coaching qualification.
All instructors must maintain accurate, comprehensive records of students’ next of kin, contact information and special needs etc., and have these records available at the dojo.

For Shodans, silk belts can be purchased once the probationary period has been completed and the Diploma presented. This is a minimum of six months and diplomas are presented by the club instructors. Silk belts can be purchased with the Sensei’s permission, either through the Sensei or purchased personally.
Nidans and above can order a silk belt with the Sensei’s permission after the grading an after the presentation of the Diploma, either through the Sensei or purchased personally.

Invitations to grade are not issued automatically after the required number of years have passed.
The invitation to grade is at your Sensei’s discretion and via written invitation. You may accept a verbal invitation but a formal invitation letter will be handed to you.

Instructors Committee:

J. Wilson V. Wilson S. McMahon P. McMahon D. Young S. Young R. Currie

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