Student Conduct
This is a relationship, not a transaction.
Queens Muay Thai prioritizes shaping a positive and productive learning environment for all students. The Student Conduct explains how everyone can contribute to that vision.
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When we acknowledge each other, we invite positive interactions and avoid accidental harm.
• Greet instructors and classmates with the bow (“Wai”)
In honor of the Thai culture, students and instructors greet each other with a “wai” or bow, accompanied by the greeting: “sawadee ka”. The greeting expresses gratitude: the gratitude of the student towards the teacher for sharing their knowledge, and the teacher’s gratitude towards the student for taking their time to learn.
Exchanging "wai" between classmates shows trust: training with a partner requires mutual respect and effort. When you bow to your classmates, you are also acknowledging them, regardless of their level of experience (ie. beginner, intermediate).
• Address teachers by their title first, followed by their name
“Ajahn”- Master/Professor
“Kru”- Head Instructor
“Poo Choi Kru”- Assistant Instructor
• Train safely
Muay Thai training requires close contact drills: respect your partner's safety. Avoid rough play and misplaced aggression.
• Keep training drama free
Class is a safe space. We have zero tolerance for any behavior that violates the safety of any student or staff: no name-calling, body-shaming, gossip, threats, inappropriate touching or physical assault. Extreme violations can be subject to permanent membership termination without refunds.
• Clean language only
We are in a shared space for students of all ages: avoid cursing.
• Train sober
Keep your body and mind healthy in class. Do not train under the influence or bring in alcohol or drugs to our space. No exceptions.
• Keep the gym neat and clean
After class, bring all your equipment home with you and return all borrowed equipment.
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Value the efforts given, and value the effort you give to yourself.
• Be punctual
Make an effort to arrive on time as often as you can. In regards to early departures due to work or family commitments, please let your instructor know before the start of the class in order for them to make arrangements for your training partners when you leave.
• Pay your tuition
Keep your membership in good standing so we can focus on training instead of the money owed.
• On phones and social media
No phones in the training area. If you need to take a call, address it outside/off the mats.
Train to improve, not impress. Students are not permitted to interrupt their training to film or photograph themselves #nodistractions
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Do the right thing, because it is the right thing to do.
• Hygiene: be clean and healthy
• Stay home when you are sick
• Shower, deodorize and brush your teeth before coming to class
• Wear clean clothes and hand wraps to training
• Do not walk barefoot on the main floor: wear your shoes/flip-flops when exiting the training mats
• Avoid wearing perfume to prevent allergic reactions
• Cover any cuts/wounds with a band-aid or tape
• No chewing gum or candy while training
• Function over aesthetics
• Remove jewelry (e.g., earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings)
• Long hair must be kept neat: tied back in a headband, bandana, ponytail, or bun
• Keep fingernails and toenails short to avoid cutting your partner and to avoid poor technique when doing drills (e.g., not closing hands properly while punching, clinching, or pad-holding)
• Accountability: "Proper practice prevents poor performance."
When we receive challenges positively, we become more teachable, and we encourage others to improve as well. Execute the techniques and workouts to the best of your ability while avoiding negative outbursts, resorting to laziness, or cheating.
• Focused teamwork
• Create bonds through mutual effort. Engage with your partner during training but limit conversations outside of class subject matter to before or after training.
• Pay attention and provide feedback: correct or compliment with honesty and respect. Do not falsify the results of their efforts; do not complement when the execution is poor. This is a disservice to your partner and they will not improve if they are not aware of their mistakes. Also remember to encourage and celebrate their efforts when they do well and try their best :)
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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