American Karate Academy 

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RulesTo Follow When Taking Karate

 

Students, especially our younger members, often inquire about when and how to use karate. To guide our decisions and actions, we emphasize the following rules:

1. Respectful Practice:

   • Never practice on anyone who is unprepared or unable to train properly at your level. This includes younger siblings, neighborhood friends, parents, pets, or furniture.

2. Appropriate Display:

   • Refrain from showcasing your karate skills in public unless it is an approved function of the studio.

3. Three-Time Rule:

   • Adhere to the three-time rule: Attempt three times to walk away before resorting to the use of karate. Explore alternative methods, such as verbal Judo, when dealing with a bully.

4. Post-Control Conduct:

   • Avoid causing harm after you have successfully controlled or knocked someone down.

5. Non-Aggressive Approach:

   • Do not engage in hitting others. While we may practice in class for self-defense, it is crucial to be courageous enough to choose walking away over physical confrontation.

6. Thoughtful Action:

   • Always prioritize using your head for thinking rather than solely relying on blocking. We encourage thoughtful and strategic decision-making in all situations.

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