Self-protection and self-defence - principles
Voluntariness:
Everyone only does what he / she feels ready for. All of our exercises, events and exams are voluntary. Nobody is being forced to take part in an exercise.
Respect:
Mutual respect in our group is the basic requirement for a good and a fun training. This principle applies to athletes among each other as well as to instructors.
Sports at Eye-level:
No matter how far we came in training or for how long we have been practicing now, we always face each other at eye level! As all the other principles, this applies to participants and instructors. Bullying is neither tolerated nor accepted here!
Openness:
In case there are any problems in the group, these may and should be addressed openly. Together with the instructors team we will find a solution. In addition, every athlete, no matter how old has a voice. If someone has suggestions or criticism to tell, the feedback will be taken up. In case there are any personal / private problems in the environment of an athlete, feel free to address the instructors anytime. We always help where we can!
Right of Self-Defence in Germany:
Athletes taking part in our training must invariably stick to the laws given by the German civil code. In case participants use our techniques to attack someone, he / she has to expect an exclusion from our training immediately.
De-escalation:
The best fight is the one we do not have to fight! If an escape is possible, we will choose this option before fighting. But if a direct confrontation occurs, we will fight and defend ourselves without mercy and severity. We do not ask ourselves, what happens when we defend ourselves. We always think about consequences for us, if we do not defend ourselves!
Helping is always possible:
We do not keep our eyes closed, but neither do we put ourselves in danger. If we realize someone is being attacked, the least we can and have to do is dialing the emergency-call!