JCCC Judo Kai Code of Conduct

1. All members will respect and abide by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Code of Conduct.
2. Instructors will respect and abide by the JCCC Judo Kai Instructors Code of Conduct.
3. Students will demonstrate positive reinforcement of other students’ development.
4. During judo sessions, we want to observe the following:
   
   1. Participants having fun and enjoying themselves.
   2. Classes and practices that promote self-esteem in students by design and implementation.
   3. Students learning the fundamental technical aspects of the sport of judo.
   4. Students making new friends by demonstrating positive attitudes and tolerance.
   5. Students encouraged to give their best effort at all times, both in judo, and more importantly, in their everyday situations.
      
5. We expect parents to give unconditional positive reinforcement to their children’s judo activities. Please do not be critical of your child’s judo technique or performance. Judo can be a difficult and at times demanding sport. We hope that parents give encouragement to their child to simply keep trying his/her best, and to recognize their child’s efforts positively.
6. Parents should provide positive reinforcement of the Instructors and the instruction being given to their children. If parents have questions or concerns about the instruction in the Club, they should bring those concerns directly to the attention of the Head Sensei.
7. We expect all students and their families to abide by the general rules of “Fair Play”:
   
   1. Respecting the rules of the game
   2. Respecting officials and accepting their decisions
   3. Respecting the opponent
   4. Providing all participants with equal opportunities
   5. Maintaining dignity under all circumstances
8. Respect is a key lesson and goal for judo students. We expect all students and their families to practice:
   
   1. Respect for the Instructors and coaches.
   2. Respect for the other students.
   3. Respect for the dojo and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre premises.
   4. Respect for the rules of the dojo, practice rules and the rules of competition.
   5. Respect for the officials (e.g. referees, judges) at judo competitions.
   6. Respect for other judo instructors, students and coaches.