Rights of Disabled

AMERICAN JUDO & JUJITSU FEDERATION

of the United States of America

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE DISABLED MARTIAL ARTIST

• To develop a cooperative relationship among the students, Sensei and family of students of Danzan Ryu.
• To ensure a learning environment where students can learn and teachers can teach.
• To create and encourage communication between our AJJF Sensei and the disabled community.

I. Student Rights and Responsibilities

A. Rights

1. To attend a safe and orderly dojo.
2. To have access to the dojo and the bathroom available to differently abled individuals.
3. To receive instruction that is competent, well-planned and geared to the student's individual needs.
4. To receive the extra instruction required to help overcome mental or physical differences.
5. To receive assessments of progress.
6. To receive guidance, encouragement and assistance as needed.
7. To be treated with respect by all students and all dojo personnel.
8. To attend a dojo where confidentiality is maintained and practiced.

B. Responsibilities

1. To attend classes on time, on a regular basis.
2. To follow all dojo rules.
3. To make an honest effort at all work assigned, and seek additional help when needed.
4. To be prepared for class and be ready to learn.
5. To accept guidance, encouragement, and assistance as needed.
6. To treat everyone, including him/herself, with respect.
7. To not use profane, demeaning, abusive or vulgar language.
8. To not damage or deface the dojo property or equipment.
9. To keep confidential any information regarding other students.

II. Instructor Rights and Responsibilities

A. Rights

1. To have a safe environment in which to teach and work.
2. To be able to focus energies on planning and teaching, at the same time minimize non-instructional / supplemental task responsibilities.
3. To receive educational support from the AJJF.
4. To receive administrative support from the AJJF in terms of advice and administrative materials.
5. To receive family support for students in regard to academic, disciplinary, and social behavior areas.
6. To be treated with respect by students, colleagues, and the families of the students.
7. To expect an environment where confidentiality is maintained and practiced.

B. Responsibilities

1. To come to class prepared to teach all students.
2. To provide well-planned instruction for each class.
3. To provide direct adult supervision of students at all times.
4. To be sensitive to the needs of all students.
5. To provide consistent communication with students and their families.
6. To provide a safe environment for students and consistently enforce disciplinary procedures.
7. To treat all people with respect.
8. To not use profane, demeaning, abusive or vulgar language.
9. To provide an environment where confidentiality is maintained and practiced.

III. Parent / Family Rights and Responsibilities for Youth Students and Students with Special Needs.

A. Rights

1. To have a safe environment for their child(ren).
2. To be informed of their child(ren)'s academic, physical, and behavioral progress.
3. To ask for and receive additional help for their child(ren) when having difficulty.
4. To be treated with respect by Sensei, Instructors, Professors and students.
5. To have information about their child(ren) held in confidence.

B. Responsibilities

1. To support the dojo rules and expectations for students.
2. To provide the time, supervision and encouragement needed at home to support their child(ren)'s progress.
3. To work cooperatively with the dojo in the best interest of their child(ren).
4. To treat the Sensei and students in a respectful manner.
5. To not use profane, demeaning, abusive or vulgar language.
6. To keep confidential any information about students and Sensei.

IV. School Head's Rights and Responsibilities

A. Rights

1. To be informed of activities planned by instructors.
2. To expect the highest level of professionalism from instructors at all times.
3. To have staff support in implementing the instructional goals and safety procedures.
4. To be treated with respect by students, families and colleagues.
5. To have a dojo environment where confidentiality is maintained and practiced.

B. Responsibilities

1. To provide support to instructors to ensure curriculum implementation and effective teaching.
2. To act as a liaison between the community and dojo.
3. To respond, as able, to special needs or concerns in the community.
4. To monitor instruction to ensure high level of teaching at all times.
5. To be on-site to be able to respond to needs of instructors and students.
6. To ensure a safe environment where students are able to learn and instructors are able to teach.
7. To treat all people with respect.
8. To consistently enforce disciplinary procedures throughout the dojo.

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