Class Rules

1. Students will treat each other and the instructor with respect at all times. Civil behaviour in the

class is a condition of continued membership.

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2. Students shall always follow the class instructor’s instructions.

 

3. When the instructor wishes to address the whole class, all in attendance should pay full

attention.

 

4. Students will not improvise or move on to the 'next thing' during drill until instructed to do so

by the class instructor.

 

5. All training weapons should be blunt and in good general working order.

 

6. Always ask before borrowing equipment and always return it with thanks in the condition in

which it was first taken.

 

7. On the cry of 'Halt!' all swordplay shall cease instantly.

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8. No sharp weapons shall ever be used in the class.

 

9. No free fencing shall take place in the salle unless an instructor or other insured person is

present to supervise.

 

10. Free scholars may engage in free play in class only under the supervision of an instructor or

other insured person.

 

11. No student shall teach other students unless permitted by the attending instructor.

 

12. Students will always take their fellow students' safety as their primary concern.

 

13. All attacks shall be made with control and not endanger the recipient.

 

14. Masks, along with other safety equipment, suitable to the style, shall always be worn in free

play. Training/free fencing will not be undertaken if the appropriate safety equipment is

unavailable.

 

15. Free play areas should always be free from obstacles.

 

16. KSS does not accept responsibility for loss, theft, or damage of personal property.

 

17. KSS is an inclusive organisation and as such, welcomes all students in accordance with the

principles set out in anti-discrimination law. Thus, no discriminatory behaviour on the grounds

of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability or other protected

characteristic will be tolerated.