Academy Code of Conduct

Last updated: 15 September 2026

1. Expected conduct

Treat coaches, staff, training partners, children, parents, visitors and other members with respect.
Follow coaching, safety and safeguarding instructions promptly.
Train with control. Technique and contact must match the drill, partner, age and experience level.
No bullying, harassment, racism, discrimination, sexual harassment, threats, intimidation or abusive behaviour.
No deliberate unsafe training, retaliation, ego-driven escalation or use of martial arts to intimidate others.
No alcohol intoxication, illegal drugs or impairment during training or on Academy premises.
No theft, deliberate damage, misuse of equipment or serious disruption.
No inappropriate, sexualised, exploitative or boundary-crossing conduct toward children or adults.
Respect privacy, including the strict ban on recording in the toilet/changing area.
Raise concerns constructively and use the Complaints or Safeguarding Procedure where needed.

2. Hygiene and infection control

Attend clean and use appropriate personal hygiene/deodorant.
Wear clean training clothing and use clean, safe equipment.
Tie back long hair where appropriate for safety and hygiene.
Keep fingernails and toenails short and smooth.
Cover cuts/abrasions appropriately and tell a coach if there is a bleeding injury.
Do not train with a contagious illness or skin infection until it is safe to return.
Use footwear and mat-area rules as directed, and help leave the Academy clean.

3. Discipline

Depending on seriousness, LionHeart may use a verbal reminder, written warning, temporary restriction/suspension, safeguarding action or membership termination. Serious violence, abuse, safeguarding risk, harassment, theft, deliberate unsafe conduct or intoxication may justify immediate removal or suspension pending review.