Club Rules

Golden Harmony Kung-Fu is a traditional martial arts school and it is expected that students embed our martial code into their hearts and minds.

  • Seek Perfection of Character.
  • Live the way of Truth
  • Endeavour
  • Be Faithful
  • Respect Others
  • Refrain from Violent Behaviour
  • Be Humble
  • Patience

Rules and Etiquette

  • You must be a student in good standing financially with dues fully paid to train at Golden Harmony Kung fu.
  • There are no refunds once you have committed to training.
  • Leave your ego behind or do not enter the hall. You are here to train in Kung-Fu, as is everyone.
  • Always show self control.
  • Always be respectful to fellow students.
  • Always show respect to your Instructor and Seniors.
  • Yelling or swearing at anyone can result in expulsion from the club.
  • Learn at your own pace and never show jealousy or resentment to others.
  • Do not interact with anyone that is not a part of the club during class.
  • If someone approaches you, refer them to the Instructor.
  • You must wear a Golden Harmony T-Shirt, Tank or Kung-fu top with black or white pants, preferably kung-fu style pants. Indoor formal classes also require the wearing of your sash. This is mandatory.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class so you can change and prepare yourself for the lesson ahead. Latecomers will be admitted at the instructor’s discretion, if at all.
  • Bow in before entering and exiting the Kwoon.
  • Bow to your classmates and teacher upon entering and when you depart. Junior students are always to bow first to the Sifu and to other senior students.
  • Keep your person and uniform clean and odor-free.
  • Do NOT wear any make-up, strong deodorant or perfume, cologne, jewelry, watches, bracelets, necklaces or piercings onto the floor.
  • Keep your fingernails short so as not to hurt your training partners.
  • Indoor martial arts shoes and bare feet only are permitted in the Kwoon.
  • Address your seniors as Si Hing (males) and Si Jay (females) and the head instructor as Si Fu.
  • Please be as quiet as possible in the changing areas and hallways so as not to disturb an ongoing class.
  • Do not leave empty water bottles or other personal litter in the Kwoon.
  • If you are thirsty, ask for permission before you hydrate.
  • If you are injured or sick, let the instructor know, and participate to your ability.
  • If you are going to be late, you must inform the instructor beforehand.
  • If you are going to miss multiple classes, please notify the school.
  • No swearing or foul language is permitted in the Kwoon.
  • No talking or fraternizing in the Kwoon. Please keep the lesson subject as the subject of any conversation while training within the Kwoon.
  • Do not distract from the lesson at hand, or interrupt the instructor.
  • Questions are always welcome unless the Sifu asks that you refrain from asking something until after a particular lesson/exercise.
  • NEVER show anyone techniques you have learned at Golden Harmony Kung fu as this is dangerous and potentially lethal. Kung fu is NOT A TOY.