To be read and acknowledged by all persons as a condition of MUSKC membership. This document is available at all training sessions, and to any member on request with reasonable notice.

The study of Karate-do is a physically demanding endeavour and can be dangerous if done improperly. As a martial art and semi-contact sport, minor injuries (such as bruising or blisters) are as inevitable as they are undesirable and Karateka may expect to receive them from time to time in the course of normal training. As with any programme of strenuous exercise, it is recommended that a person with any existing injury/illness, or any doubt as to the risks, should consult their doctor for advice before commencing training.

The Manchester Universities Shotokan Karate Club (MUSKC) is committed to maintaining an extremely high level of training and to looking after the welfare of its members; however the responsibility falls on the individual member to know their own limitations and to practice Karate responsibly. Members are obliged to report any existing/new injuries and illnesses to the MUSKC Health & Safety Officer and to the Sensei prior to training. Whilst MUSKC and its instructors will ensure that all reasonable precautions to minimise the potential for injury are taken, they cannot be held liable for personal injury sustained by any member during training or competition.

By joining MUSKC, members will be deemded to have accepted the regulations and codes of conduct stated in its constitution.

You can view MUSKC's constitution here (157k)

- The MUSKC committee.

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