Student Handbook TITAN GYM KRAV MAGA MARTIAL ARTS FITNESS YOGA
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TITAN GYM Student Handbook TITAN GYM KRAV MAGA MARTIAL ARTS FITNESS YOGA INTRODUCTION Established in April 2015, Titan Gym was designed to be a new and innovative approach to martial arts, fitness, yoga, and self-defense. Our center is equipped with a team of instructors whose sole purpose is to provide you with the best tools you need to stay safe and keep your loved ones protected. Not only will you learn life-saving skills, you will be taking part in one of the most intensive workouts available, helping you meet your own personal fitness goals along the way. Here at Titan Gym, we understand your busy schedule. We offer extended hours of operation ,combined with multiple class options, designed to challenge your mind and transform your body. In addition to state-of-the-art facilities, our instructors are Krav Maga Alliance certified and committed to the goal of dependable and realistic training. Titan Gym will transform your body, challenge your mind, and teach you how to protect yourself and your loved ones. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 3 WELCOME TO TITAN GYM ................................................................................................................................ 4 RULES AND REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 5 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 7 CLEANING YOUR EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................................... 8 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 9 RANK PROGRESSION ......................................................................................................................................... 12 BELT TESTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 CLASS SCHEDULES ............................................................................................................................................. 14 REGISTERING FOR CLASS ................................................................................................................................ 15 MOBILE ME + ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 WHAT IS KRAV MAGA ....................................................................................................................................... 19 KRAV MAGA ALLIANCE .................................................................................................................................... 20 STAY CONNECTED .............................................................................................................................................. 21 3 WELCOME TO TITAN GYM It is a pleasure to welcome you to Titan Gym as one of our members. We are sure that you will soon feel the sense of pride we share in belonging to this growing community. We hope that you will take advantage of the many benefits that come with membership and that you will help us in spreading the word about our services. We believe that everyone has the potential to achieve all of their dreams and goals if they can harness focus, determination, and a sense of purpose. Titan Gym has been established as the workshop where these dreams can turn into reality. All of us here are true believers and witnesses in the tremendous success that can be achieved following this incredible program. We know that your investment in our program is a significant commitment of time and resources. You should know that all of us here at Titan Gym appreciate this commitment and the level of accountability that we have in helping you achieve your goals and objectives reflects this. There is nothing more rewarding to our team than to witness the transformation in the mind and body of athletes that truly commit themselves to our program. We welcome you into our family and hope that we will share many years of training together. The Student Handbook is meant to assist you in getting acquainted with Titan Gym policies and procedures. We are also providing you with helpful information based on frequently asked questions from our student base. We strongly encourage you to read this handbook in its entirety within your first month of training and welcome you to reach out with any additional questions or concerns at [email protected]. Sincerely, Daniela Vinesar, CEO Titan Gym 2256 W. Belmont Ave Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 360 – 8520 4 RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Check in at front desk when you arrive. Every time, no exceptions. 2. Clean wrestling shoes or athletic shoes are to be worn on the mats and/or in the yoga studio. Footwear for training must be clean and used exclusively for training on mats. Shoes worn outside the gym are not allowed on the floor. Proper footwear is recommended for all classes, however, barefoot training is also acceptable. 3. Always answer with "yes sir/ no sir" or "yes ma'am/ no ma'am". Although our aim is to be a Titan family, we value a sense of respect toward one another. Upon entering the dojo (training hall) students shall bow first to the instructor if he/she is in the training area. If the class has already begun before you enter, you will, after bowing to the instructor, wait for the instructor's acknowledgment of your bow and his permission to join the class. 4. Students are required to wear proper attire during class. This includes, but is not limited to, Krav Maga logo or Titan Gym logo t-shirts, tank tops or long sleeve t-shirts (Fight2Fitness and Yoga classes are exempt from the uniform rule). Comfortable athletic long bottoms or athletic shorts sporting other logos may be worn during class. No swim trunks or cargo shorts permitted. Proper attire is meant to help increase safety; the clothing we recommend is more durable for the required training, absorbs sweat, and helps prevent skin burns. We reserve the right to introduce Krav-specific bottoms in the future should we deem the change necessary and essential to your safety. 5. No talking during instruction. Take a knee while instructors are explaining technique. If you have an urgent question pertaining to training or technique, please raise your hand. Once again, it is about respect to instructor, your fellow comrades, and safety. What we do is meant to prepare you for real life and potentially dangerous situations. Lack of attention may result in injury to oneself and/or others. 6. If it should be necessary for a student to leave the gym before the class is over, he/she must get permission from the Head instructor, unless he/she received permission prior to the class. Your safety is number one priority! 7. Students should exercise care to keep their uniform clean at all times. Students would take care to pay respect to their own bodies and keep themselves clean. Fingernails should be clipped and kept short to help prevent injuries to oneself and other members. No metal of any sort, except eyeglasses or a wedding ring, should be worn during class. A clean shirt is to be worn for each class when attending multiple classes. 8. No food is allowed in the dojo unless approved by the instructor. This includes chewing gum. 9. Cellphones must be kept on silent or turned off during class. 10. It is recommended that students arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to class start time in order to allow for check-in and gearing up for class. 5 11. Members are required to train at their respective levels within the Krav Maga program. A student must be at least the level of the minimum entry into the class (i.e., must be at least level 3 to take a levels 3 & 4 class). As we advance in proficiency there is a higher risk for injury to self and others. We wish to minimize risk and operate at maximum efficiency. 12. Open cuts and/or sores must be cleaned with suitable antiseptic and securely covered with leak-proof dressing before stepping onto the mats. Students must ensure said wounds stay covered while in training. If the hands or feet have broken skin, suitable gloves or footwear may be worn to cover these areas. Any student who has an open wound, which may reasonably result in blood spillage must present himself/ herself to the instructor before the class commences. The Titan Gym instructor may deem the wound to be of such severity that the student cannot train in that class. 13. Do not come to class if sick or contagious. 14. Safety is everyone’s 1st priority. Beware of walls, poles, stray equipment, other students or anything that could cause injury. Bring any safety concerns to the attention of a staff member immediately. 6 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS KRAV MAGA LEVEL 1 - BEGINNER To practice safely as a Level 1 Student, the following equipment is required for all Krav Maga classes (exception applies to new students who have a 2-week adjustment period, and trials which are exempt): - 4 OZ MMA Gloves - Hand Wraps