terms and conditions

By registering with Rivas-JH Kim Taekwondo (RJHK), you agree to the following Terms & Conditions:

•⁠ ⁠Students are expected to follow the school's rules and conduct themselves with respect and discipline at all times.

•⁠ ⁠Rivas-JH Kim Taekwondo, its instructors, and staff shall not be held liable for any injury or loss arising from participation in school activities.

All fees and lesson packages are strictly non-refundable. Packages are subject to their stated validity period and are not extendable.

Membership may be suspended for a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 1 year. Requests must be submitted before the suspension period begins. Membership will automatically resume after the approved suspension period. Only one suspension is permitted within each 3-month period.

Memberships that remain inactive for more than 2 months without an approved suspension may be terminated. An administrative fee may apply for reactivation.

Students are responsible for timely payment of fees. The school reserves the right to deny access to classes, gradings and activities for overdue accounts or charge lessons attended without a valid package at the prevailing per-entry rate.

All memberships are automatically deactivated upon completion or expiry of the prevailing package. A reactivation fee may be applicable with renewal to resume training.

An active lesson package is required to be eligible for all events and activities conducted by Rivas-JH Kim Taekwondo, including but not limited to: gradings, masterclasses, workshops and competitions.

All registrations for gradings, activities or events after the assigned deadline are subject to approval and the prevailing late registration fee.

Students are responsible for their own personal accident and medical insurance. The school does not provide insurance coverage.

Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the school's Privacy Policy.

Rivas-JH Kim Taekwondo reserves the right to amend its classes, fees, policies, and these Terms & Conditions at any time. These Terms & Conditions shall prevail over any promotional materials or verbal representations. By registering with Rivas-JH Kim Taekwondo, I commit to joining the school. I will abide by the rules of the school and endeavour to build a positive training environment.

Safety Policy

At Rivas-JH Kim Taekwondo (RJHK), our top priority is providing a safe, positive, and structured environment for all Taekwondo practitioners.

1. Sparring Equipment & Quality Control

  • Mandatory for Yellow Belts and Above

    • Requirement: All students from Yellow belt (8th Geup) and above must own and bring personal sparring equipment.

    • Applicability: This equipment is mandatory for participation in all sparring (Kyorugi) classes.

  • Authorised Equipment Only

    • Approved Equipment Only: Only sparring equipment purchased directly from RJHK is approved for use during training and grading.

    • Safety & Standardisation: Using a single approved standard ensures all equipment meets consistent safety, quality, and performance requirements, providing a safe and controlled training environment for everyone.

    • Quality Assurance: Equipment obtained from third-party sellers or online marketplaces may include counterfeit, replica, or substandard products that do not meet our required standards.

    • Student Protection: Inferior materials and construction may provide inadequate impact absorption, wear out prematurely, and compromise the level of protection needed during sparring.

    • Commitment to Safety: This policy is implemented to safeguard the well-being of all students and to maintain the integrity and consistency of our training programme.

  • Precision Fitting

    • Professional Sizing: All students must be individually sized by our staff before purchasing sparring equipment.

    • Proper Protection: Correctly fitted equipment ensures adequate coverage of key impact areas and remains secure during training.

    • Injury Prevention: Ill-fitting equipment may shift during movement, reducing protection and increasing the risk of injury.

    • Training Safety: Properly fitted gear minimises movement and distractions during sparring, helping to maintain a safe environment for both the wearer and their training partners.

  • Compliance

    • Equipment Checks: Instructors may inspect sparring equipment at any time to ensure it meets our approved safety and training standards. Students are required to use authorised, properly fitted sparring equipment during all sparring sessions.

    • Safety Compliance: Students without approved or properly fitting equipment will not be permitted to participate in sparring classes until the appropriate equipment is obtained.

2. Class Safety Measures

  • Behavioural Management

    • Maintaining a Safe Learning Environment: Students who display disruptive or unsafe behaviour may be separated from the class or activity to maintain a safe and effective learning environment. Where appropriate, instructors may implement brief, supervised time-outs to allow students to regain focus before rejoining the class.

  • Instructor Intervention Measures

    • Activity Modification: Instructors may adjust or modify training activities where necessary to ensure the safety of all participants.

    • Partner Reassignment: Instructors will actively swap training partners to manage weight or skill mismatches.

    • Supervision: Instructors continuously monitor classes and will intervene promptly whenever unsafe behaviour or practices are observed. Instructors may implement appropriate disciplinary measures for behaviour that compromises safety, disrupts the class, or is inconsistent with the school's values.

3. Staff Safety & Mutual Respect

  • Respectful Conduct

    • Professional Communication: Students, parents, and staff are expected to communicate respectfully, courteously, and constructively at all times.

    • Prohibited Conduct: Abusive language, harassment, intimidation, threats, shouting, or any form of aggressive behaviour towards staff, students, or parents will not be tolerated.

    • Resolution of Concerns: Questions, concerns, or grievances should be raised privately with management through the school's official communication channels to facilitate a fair and respectful resolution.

    • Right to Refuse Service: RJHK reserves the right to suspend or terminate a student's membership for violations of the school's policies.