1.    All AJJF Black Belts must attend the AJJF Ethics and Risk Management Class.

        The New School Membership Application will include a requirement that the School Head has attended the Ethics Course and signed an Ethics statement before the school can be approved.  Provisional approval may be granted until the next ethics class is presented.

2.    The Ethics Statement is to be included in all AJJF Black Belt Exam Applications and School Membership Applications.

3.    School Heads are responsible for educating visiting instructors about AJJF Ethics.

4.    Records are to be retained permanently by Central Office.  Paper records may be converted to an electronic form after 5 years.

5.    Non-compliance will result in suspension of school membership, and upon review by the BOP, possible individual membership suspension or dismissal.

6.    Ethics classes will be offered periodically in each Division and on an annual basis at the National Convention.