Forms:
All members of the Chinese Kung Fu Academy are subject to certain membership conditions. These conditions were drawn up not only in the best interest of the Chinese Kung Fu Academy, but mainly to protect the rights and safety of the students. As it is important for every member to understand his or her rights and obligations, the conditions on the following documents should be read carefully.
1. The 'Martial Arts Contract':
This document makes reference to payment of club fees, medical conditions, consumer rights, waivers and indemnities, risks associated with practising Martial Arts, agreement to abide by the Academy's rules, and some other important issues.
2. The 'Application Form':
This form contains the member's details and emergency contacts, a 'Health Decleration'. the member's martial arts history, a declaration of understanding of terms, and guardian's consents for all persons under 18 years.
It is important that all the information provided by the student on these documents are correct, complete, readable and unambiguous. If any details have changed, they should be updated as soon as possible. Remember that the information on these forms may have to be used when incidents occur, your safety can therefore depend on them.
Students who have any questions relating to these documents can approach one of the instructors for more detailed explanations and additional information.
All persons details you provide will be always treated as strictly confidential. There are penalties for breaking this rule.
Club Fees:
Club fees consist of:
- Training fees for classes attended
- An annual membership fee
- Grading fees
- Event fees
Training Fees:
Classes are paid for on a class-by-class basis and have to be paid before any training can commence. Discounts may be available for advance payments of one month or more.
Concessions:
A reduced training Fee Structure may be available at CKFA Branches for students under 18 years of age.
Annual Membership Fee:
The Chinese Kung Fu Academy charges members an 'annual membership fee', which is due for payment no later that the 1st day of July each year.
This one off contribution helps our school to pay for advertising, website maintenance, insurances, first aid equipment, newspaper production, and the like.
Annual membership fees are payable after students have been training at our school for a period of four weeks, this allows new students to make up their mind about our art before they have to make a definite commitment.
Grading Fees:
These fees are charged as a one off payment every time a student attends a grading test to be able to progress to the next level.
Grading fees are due at least a week before each grading date, and should be handed in together with the required grading forms.
Event Fees:
Event fees may be charged for attending seminars, social evenings, and on other occasions where the Chinese Kung Fu Academy makes special arrangements in the best interest of it's members.
Payment and Prices:
All fees must be paid on demand or by their due dates. Please approach one of the instructors for the most recent rates
Young Mantis:
This special group within our school can be joined buy all children between the ages of 7 and 12 years of age. Here they can enjoy the benefits of a course that Grandmaster Henry Sue has especially designed to help children develop not only their body, but also their character. Experience instructors, trained in child safety, teach the Chinese Kung Fu Academy's style of Kung Fu, and pay particular attention to improvement of self confidence, self awareness, self discipline, self control and self defence.
Children and adults train separately, and training fees are reduced.
Uniforms and Equipment:
Club T-shirts, pants, sashes, jackets, and jumpers are available at attractive rates as they are ordered by the Chinese Kung Fu Academy in bulk quantities. Discounts may be offered for purchase of complete uniform packages. training gloves or focus mitts, and different types of weaponry, can also be purchased. Any item that is temporarily unavailable can be ordered in. Pleases see one of your instructors for a current price list and further assistance.
