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Code of Ethics

and

Procedures for Implementation of the Code

of the

American Judo and Jujitsu Federation

Overview and Information Sheet

The Code of Ethics sets forth minimum standards of member conduct and is derived, in great part, from the Esoteric Principles. The Code has, as its overriding goal, the concept that informal dispute resolution is best. The Code applies to all members, but holds higher ranks to greater standards than beginners.

The following is a summary of sections:

• Public Information and Advertising

  This section states the " truth in advertising " expected of members. It also states when permission must be sought to use the AJJF's name or logo.

• Moral and Legal Standards

  This section reiterates the AJJF policies prohibiting discrimination, exploitation or harassment by members.

• Competence

  Members are bound to continue training to remain competent if they are to teach and this section makes it clear that high standards are expected of its teaching members.

• Integrity

  This section provides that in training, teaching and promotion, members are expected to be impartial and to keep confidential matters confidential.

• Responsibility

  This section is aimed primarily at instructors and their responsibility to and for their students.

• Relationships With Colleagues

  The Code makes it clear that members respect other legitimate martial arts and generally do not impair efforts to learn other arts. Finally, this section states the duty of a member who has knowledge of another's violation of the Code.

• The Procedures section sets forth the exact steps to investigate a complaint; it further sets out possible sanctions.

• Following the Procedures Section, there are a series of forms/pages designed to assist a person to assert his/her rights under the Code or who may be the subject of a complaint. it includes guidelines for informal dispute resolution.

Preamble

The American Judo an Jujitsu Federation is an organization whose members are dedicated to practicing and preserving the martial art of Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu.

The Federation recognizes that the roles of its members encompass a broad range of activities and the Code of Ethics represents an effort to set minimum standards of member conduct within the framework of these activities. Specification of standards clarifies the nature of the responsibilities of members to each other and to the general public. It is recognized, however, that the Code cannot encompass every possible situation with which a member may be faced. Therefore, members are encouraged to make constructive suggestions regarding revision to the Code for the benefit of the membership.

This Code has been approved by the Board of Professors of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation and is effective as of January 28, 1989.

Table of Contents

• Overview

• Preamble

• Code of Ethics

  • Article 1 - Scope and Purpose

  • Article 2 - Definitions

  • Article 3 - Public Information and Advertising

  • Article 4 - Moral and Legal Standards

  • Article 5 - Competence

  • Article 6 - Integrity

  • Article 7 - Responsibility

  • Article 8 - Relationships with Colleagues

• Procedures for Implementation of The Code

  • Rule A - Complaint

  • Rule B - Response

  • Rule C - Procedure

  • Rule D - Time Limits, Misc.

• Member's Guide to The Code and Procedures

  • If you are a complainant

  • If you are a respondent

• Forms

  • Complaint
  • Notice
  • Response
  • Notice of Hearing

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