The Goshin Ju-Jitsu Association Spain is open to all and is a strong supporter of equal rights and opportunities. In the interests of public safety and social responsibility however we reserve the right to Refuse to offer, or to Revoke membership and Grade of any person that it believes unsuitable for education in the strategies and techniques of Martial Arts.

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Students will uphold the traditions of the art of Ju-Jitsu at all times and will not bring the martial art, the Association, club, their officials or other members into disrepute through improper statements or actions.
All promotions through the ranks are given at the Chief Instructor’s sole discretion as and when he deems the student to have gained adequate proficiency.
In the interests of safety, students must notify the Instructor at the beginning of the class, of any illness or injury from which they may be suffering, and immediately should an injury occur during the training session.
Students agree to attend training regularly and to come prepared with clean and tidy clothing suitable for practicing Ju-Jitsu.
As the practice of Ju-Jitsu requires close contact with other training partners, students will maintain a high level of personal hygiene at all times.
Students will not demonstrate Ju-Jitsu Techniques to people who are not authorised to learn them or participate in public displays without the permission of the Chief Instructor of the Association.

Dojo Rules of Conduct

There is to be No Smoking or Eating in the dojo.
The use of improper language is prohibited.
Outdoor footwear is not permitted in the Dojo.
The Instructors Commands will be obeyed at all times, without question.
All students will be treated fairly, equally, and with respect, regardless of race, colour, religion, or sex without exception.
No student is to join or leave Dojo or exit the matted area, without the expressed permission of the Instructor in charge. If for any reason a student requires to join the class while it is in progress, they should sit in seiza at the side of the mat until instructed to do so by the Sensei.
Students will address Black Belts as “Sensei” at all times during the class.
Students will practice only techniques specified by the instructor and will not teach or demonstrate any technique at any time unless authorised to do so, and supervised by a qualified Black Belt.
All students will demonstrate control over aggression at all times during the training session.
Students will only practice strangulations and choke holds with the permission and strict supervision of a fully qualified Black Belt Instructor.
When practicing any techniques, students are expected to “Tap“ or in some other manner signal to their partners when they wish to be released. On this signal their partner will release immediately.

Issues & Situations Not Covered By The Above Rules
With regards to matters not covered by any of the above rules the Chief Instructor of the Association reserves the right to decide on appropriate action as and when the situation arises. The decision of the Chief Instructor is final and will not be considered to be the subject of debate. This statement is not intended to be dictatorial in style but is designed to ensure that the safety and the best interests of all the students is protected at all times.

Examinations & Ranking
Mudansha (the Un-ranked class) Students or Ju-Jitsu-ka are graded within an 8 Level belt system starting with Red and finishing with Brown/White known as Kyu Grades. Examinations and promotions for all grades at this level will be conducted exclusively by Sensei Martin Currie 3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu.

Yudansha (the Ranked class) wear the Black Belt and are graded in Dan's or Degrees.