Some rules do not have to be obeyed – but it is useful to keep them in mind.
(Edward De Bono)
The law
It is necessary to avoid
prosecution when using self defence.
This can be assisted by employing restraint and only applying
tai chi when
you have no other choice.
You should never use your skills in
anger.
Laws exist to ensure the safety and wellbeing of society, and a martial
artist should respect this.
The Police
If you are ever required to defend yourself in a public place and the Police
arrive, submit immediately to the authority of the Police.
Do not offer any resistance, and make sure that your conduct and bearing
remains polite and respectful.
The Police perform an unpleasant duty in our society. Be careful not to make
their job any harder than it already is.
Should you ever see a Police officer being assaulted/in trouble, endeavour
to assist them if you can.
One rule
There is only one true rule in self defence:
Never underestimate the opponent.
(Sun Tzu)
To do so would be your biggest and perhaps only mistake
- an attackers capabilities cannot be discerned from appearance alone.
Under the right circumstances, anybody can defeat anybody else.
Can you see
an attacker who approaches from behind?
Code of conduct
Our class observes a clearly defined
code of conduct.
This exists for everyone's safety.
Anyone who chooses not to follow its guidelines may be asked to leave
the class permanently.
Page created 7 February 1999