At Marsden Martial Arts in Chesterfield, we like to live our lives with a series of Codes of Conduct – applicable in Martial Arts and life in general.

1. Eye Contact

Keep eye contact with the person talking to you at all times. When some one is addressing you…

2. Responding To Any Adult

When responding to any adult, you must answer with complete sentences…

3. Dojo Manners

We will follow certain Dojo rules. We will be organised (we are responsible for …

4. Encouragement

If we are racing & finish first we will cheer people behind to show it’s effort that’s important …

5. Humility

If you win or do well at something, do not brag. If you lose, do not show anger …

6. Ask The Right Questions

If you are fed up of losing, then learn how to win, which means being …

7. Questions

If you are asked a question in conversation, you should ask a question in return. It is only …

8. Courteous

Always say thank you when someone gives you something. There is no excuse for …

9. Kindness

Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness. Go out of your way to do something kind …

10. Tidiness

Always put your shoes away, in the academy put them together and put your socks in your …

11. Holding The Door

If you approach a door and someone is following you, hold the door for …

12. Showing Respect

During any celebrating of success, at the beginning of the lesson and the bow off at the end …

13. Feeling Good About Yourself

Making your bed in the morning. This gives the child a sense of achievement …