Revised Apr 2022

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP(S) WITHIN THE DAPO

References:

  1. Black Belt Code of Conduct
  2. Instructor Requirements and Code
  3. Staff Code
  4. Dojo Rules for All Students

Purpose

  1. The following provides guidance concerning the conduct and administration of Dapo faculty and/or students involved in personal relationships.

General

2          PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP(S) is defined as a romantic, emotional, sexual or family relationship, including legal marriage or a recognized common-law relationship between Dapo members.

3          Although clearly articulated by definition, emphasis is required to ensure that all involved fully understand, and are clear on their roles and responsibilities in regards to the issue.

  1. Since the dojo environment includes and encompasses are variety of individuals working and training together in close proximity, it is understandable that some members may develop personal relationships. Nonetheless,
    1. the example set by the faculty must be beyond reproach at all times. Activities which provide a detrimental influence on the well-being of other staff members and/or students will not be condoned; and
    2. inappropriate conduct occurs when faculty members enter into an unacceptable relationship with other staff members and/or their students. Unacceptable relationships include, any mutual association or financial involvement, inappropriate social or physical/sexual nature, including harassment.
  2. Any individuals who form a personal relationship while working or training at the Dapo, are expected to self-identify themselves soonest to BasselsJ or Sensei Shahdin. Understandably, to prevent conflicts of interest, one member shall not be permitted, unless otherwise sanctioned by Sensei or Senpai, to be involved in the other member's:
  1. Normally, Sensei will not intervene to prevent or restrict the development of a personal relationship except when required to ensure Dapo effectiveness, through the maintenance of discipline, morale and cohesion.