Oxford University SulKiDo Club
Code of Conduct, 18/5/2009
1. Introduction
This document is an operational manual designed to promote safe and effective training within sessions run
by The Oxford University SulKiDo club (hereafter “OUSKD”). The guidelines contained herein are
intended to supplement the rules of the United Kingdom SulKiDo Federation (as listed in the Members
Handbook) and the latter must always be obeyed.
For the purposes of this document the Session Instructor is usually identified as the individual in charge of a
particular class who takes the main initial and final bow. The Club Instructor is identified as the individual
responsible to the UKSF for the club.
Sessions should begin with bows towards the flag and session instructor, and end with bows towards the
flag, session instructor, and assistant instructors (black-belt) or most senior members. A session is deemed
to be taking place from the first bow at the beginning to the final bow at the end.
2. Activities
Our standard activities consist of regular training sessions organised at Oxford University Sports Centre,
with supplemental sessions at other venues (typically squash courts) on occasions when Oxford University is
unable to provide the club with facilities. Exact times and venues will be publicised via the club website,
newsletters and email.
3. Specialist Officers
The Club Committee will include the following officers who shall be fully matriculated members of the
University:
1. President
2. Secretary
3. Treasurer
The duties of these officers are as detailed in the club constitution. Any duties not covered by the
constitution are deemed to fall to the president, or his/her nominated substitute, by default. It is noted that
during a session, the opinion of a session instructor as to appropriate activities takes precedence over that of
a committee member, except in circumstances where the committee member believes an activity must be
halted on safety grounds.
4. Session Instructors
OUSKD will follow the Sports Federation guidelines for Event Organisers and Activity leaders, as detailed
in Section 14 of the Sports Federation Handbook. The authorised session instructors are registered with the
University Sports Department authorities.
5.
University / Club Activities
OUSKD will undertake its activities in accordance with the relevant university guidelines.
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Social functions form an important part of club activities, and the Club Officers have a responsibility for any
organized activity, including social events. Officers and members of the Club should under no circumstance
place members under any pressure to take part in, or pass any form of initiation as part of their membership
of the Club. Members should be encouraged to participate in activities in an atmosphere free from
discrimination or fear. OUSKD operates within the overall framework of Oxford University and as an
Oxford University Club cases of disrepute at social functions will be treated seriously.
6. Activity Registration
OUSKD will follow the guidelines of the Sports Federation Trip/Fixture Registration guidelines.
7. First Aid
OUSKD will follow the Sports Federation guidelines for First Aid provision. The club notes that the Sports
Department has informed the senior instructors that it will provide first aid cover for sessions held within the
university sports centre.
8. Accident and Emergency Procedures
OUSKD will follow the Sports Federation Accident and Emergency Procedures.
In the event of an accident occurring during a training session the following procedure must be observed:
1. The session instructor must be informed immediately of any injury other than the most trivial bruising.
2. If an injury is judged sufficiently serious (either by the instructor, the injured party, or a medically
qualified observer) to warrant medical attention then:
 The injured person should be accompanied to hospital by a senior club member.
 An entry should be made in the University Sports Department logbook recording the time and
circumstances of the accident.
 The accompanying member should remain until either the injured party is admitted as an in-patient
or they can be escorted safely home.
 In the case of a head injury the accompanying member should try to ensure that the injured party is
not left unattended for 24 hours after the accident (subject to medical advice).
If the club instructor is not present at the session then he/she must be informed as soon as practicable of the
event and circumstances.
9. Training Courses
In an effort to promote the highest standards of instruction, training and safety, OUSKD actively encourages
its members to partake in training courses, gain experience and undertake formal assessment in SulKiDo.
The Club will endeavour to follow the Sports Federation guidelines for provision of this, as detailed in
Section 6.3.
10. Complaint Procedure
Members should, in the first instance, bring complaints about club activities to the Club Instructor, Senior
Member or President as they feel appropriate. If this does not prove satisfactory a written complaint may be
made to the Sports Federation President or the University Proctors. The matter will be considered at the next
available OUSF Executive Committee Meeting. Consultations may also take place with the ASO.
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11. Governing Body Recommendations
OUSKD will operate so far as reasonably practicable, in accordance with our current NGB guidelines.
12. Safety Guidelines
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Sessions may not be conducted without the presence of an insured session instructor. Any training
carried out in the absence of such an instructor does not form part of the clubs official activities.
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Prospective members must declare any ailments to the club upon applying to join Existing members
must inform the session instructor of any new ailments or changes to existing conditions.
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All members should inform the instructor prior to taking part in a session if they have any medical
conditions which may affect training. Instructors must insist on a written endorsement from a qualified
medical practitioner before allowing a member to train with a condition they feel may be unsafe.
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Members must decline to take part in any activity within a session which they feel unable to perform
safely. Instructors must respect such wishes, but are not obligated to provide an alternative activity and
may request that the member leaves the current session if they are unable to provide an acceptable
alternative (in particular, a member who declines to participate in an appropriate warm-up must be asked
to leave).
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Members must not perform activities during a session which do not have the approval of the instructor this includes normal training activities being done at times other than requested (e.g. members must not
spar during pattern practise).
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Facilities/premises should be inspected for potential hazards and anything found reported to the
appropriate authorities in charge of the facility.
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Instructors and members must not inflict un-necessary pain and practise must be stopped immediately on
request of any of the participants or an observing instructor - either delivered verbally or by tapping the
mat/partner.
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All participants must be aware that SulKiDo, like other martial arts, is a `contact sport'. As such
bruising and minor sprains/strains are an accepted hazard, and there exists the possibility of more serious
accidental injury.
Safety: General Conduct during Sessions
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The most important rule is self-control and its loss is obvious to all. Loss of self-control and failure to
respect others will result in ejection from the club.
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Members should make every effort to be ready in correct attire prior to the advertised commencement
time of each session.
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Members who arrive after a session has begun may only be admitted at the discretion of the session
instructor. Any latecomers must perform at least as much warm-up/stretching exercises as the members
who started at the correct time. (It is noted that the level of warm-up required will vary according to the
activities about to be conducted).
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Members should endeavour to maintain a good level of personal hygiene for the comfort of the people
they are practising with. Similarly, members with contagious medical conditions should not attend
sessions.
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Members must remove all protruding jewellery (including watches) from their person before beginning
a session.
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Members may not train after consuming alcohol or any drug which might interfere with their physical,
mental or emotional state.
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Members should not smoke, eat, chew gum, or carry on any activity other than SulKiDo when a session
is in progress.
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Members must inform the session instructor if they need to leave a session prior to its ending - even if
only temporarily. Re-admission to a session is strictly at the discretion of the session instructor.
Safety: Patterns
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Stretching must be carried out prior to pattern practise to extend all limbs to the full extent required by
the patterns to be performed.
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Patterns are the only form of practise which members may be encouraged to perform outside of normal
training sessions.
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Practising patterns is relatively safe, the major hazards being tripping/stumbling - for this reason patterns
must not be done on unsecured mats.
Safety: Hand Techniques
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Prior to being thrown by other members, all members must learn relevant breakfalling techniques and
demonstrate these to the satisfaction of an instructor.
Safety: Sparring
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Participants must always remember that they are sparring with a partner to help each other improve - not
trying to defeat an opponent.
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Sparring is done on a `light contact' basis. This means that members should target blows accurately with
sufficient strength to just touch their partner but not to cause injury.
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Strikes to vital points – in particular the eyes, groin and knees – are completely banned.
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On the command to stop, participants must stop instantly and move away from their partner.
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Use of unsafe techniques or inappropriate levels of force will result in ejection from the club.
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Safety equipment should be made available to participants, but its use not enforced (use of padded safety
equipment will usually reduce the amount of incidental bruising, however observation indicates that the
amount of force used by participants often increases when padding is worn and this may lead to an
increased risk of more serious injuries).
Safety: Striking and Breaking
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All striking techniques should initially be taught `in air' - i.e. the members by themselves without a
target or partner.
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Before attempting any break members must practise the technique both `in air' and with real force
against a pad/bag. A break should only be attempted when a bag/pad can be struck repeatedly without
causing injury to the striking limb.
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Gloves should be offered for breaking techniques that involve with knuckles to reduce the risk of
lacerations on contact.
Safety: Gradings
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Warm-up prior to gradings should be thorough, but of lower intensity level than normal.
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It is generally frowned upon to leave the dojang during gradings, which means that members may be
unable to drink, eat or defecate without forfeiting their chance to pass. A toilet break should therefore
be provided immediately prior to the beginning of a grading.
12.0
Declaration
As a Club Official I am aware of my moral and legal obligations to my fellow Club members.
I have read and understand, and agree to abide by and enforce, the rules of the Club Constitution, Code of
Conduct (including Appendix 1), Risk Assessment and Office to which I hold.
POSITION
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Instructor #1
Instructor #2
Instructor #3
Instructor #4
NAME
SIGNATURE
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