Rules & Regulations

1. Salute upon entering and leaving the kwoon (Kung Fu school).

2. Refer to the chief instructor as "Sifu" at all times.

3. Be courteous and kind to all and do not talk bad about another student.

4. Do not interrupt a Sifu when he/she is talking.

5. Never ask Sifu to be promoted or when is your test, you will test when he tells you.

6. Always show humility, never boast.

7. Have good personal hygiene (bathing/showering, deodorant, and clean uniform).

8. Wear your sash to every class and tuck in your T-shirt. Take pride in your rank and Art.

9. Call ahead when you cannot attend your class, but not during class times, please.

10. Give a hearty applause at the end of every class (show enthusiasm and energy!).

11. No talking during weapons training, or when others are performing weapons.

12. Show utmost respect to SiGungs and USKFE Sifu's.

13. Study hard and strive for self improvement (you can do it!).

14. Thank Sifu for correcting your Kung-Fu or giving corrective criticism.

15. Strive to be the "Student of the Month."

16. Refer to elders as “Si-Heng” (male senior) or “Si-Jie” (female senior)

17. Wear complete sparring gear and do not ask to spar (never ask Sifu to spar with you)..

18. Strive for tranquility and peace of mind and do not have a “quick trigger”.

19. Never put your hands on your knees for support while in a stance (i.e. resting in a horse stance)

20. Do not lean against the wall, this signifies laziness.

21. No one is to teach weapons without Sifu approval.

22. Do not disrespect another martial art, we are all brothers/sisters in the arts we love.

23. Be very respectful to referees at tournaments. Your actions are a reflection on your kwoon and Sifu.

24.Do not workout barefooted in the Kwoon. In Chinese Kung Fu we always wear shoes.

25. Do not wear emblems, patches, uniforms or anything displaying another martial art.

26. Do not ask elders to show you more advanced materials or “the next move.”

27. Do not challenge or accept challenges without Sifu's permission.

28.Protect and keep the Kwoon clean. Take pride in your Kung Fu School, it is rare and to be cherishe

29. Show up on time for class but do not come to class until 5 minutes before it starts. It is rude and inconsiderate to barge in on the class before yours.

30. Smoking, Drinking, Profanity, Lewd Behavior, Malicious hitting and Acts of Vulgarity are not permitted in or around the kwoon’s premises (We are honorable and respectable, let’s keep it that way.)