Instructor Behaviour Policy - Crocodile Martial Arts Australia

Updated 2026

Place the safety and welfare of all members above all else.
Be aware of the risks associated with self defence training and ensure to communicate all aspects of safe training.

Help each person (Student / Leadership Member / Staff member) to reach their full potential. Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each person and encourage them with positive and constructive feedback.
Encourage and support opportunities for people to learn appropriate behaviours and skills.
Support opportunities for participation in all aspects of martial arts training.
Treat each student as an individual and don’t compare their skill level to others.
Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep your own skills up to date and continue your own growth and development.

Act within the rules and spirit of the art.
Promote self control and self discipline by words and your actions.
Respect the decisions of more senior instructors and staff.
Show respect and courtesy to all involved with training and the running of the Dojo.
Display reasonable behaviour in relation to alcohol at CMAA run social events.

Act with integrity and objectivity, and accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.
Ensure your decision and actions contribute to a harassment–free environment.
Wherever practical, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity (when in a supervisory capacity or where power imbalance exists) with people under the age of 18 years old.
Ensure that any physical contact with another person is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the persons skill development.
Be honest and do not allow your qualifications or teaching experience to be misrepresented.

Respect the rights and worth of every person, regardless of their age, race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion.
Do not tolerate abusive, bullying or threatening behaviour.