Tameshigiri practice will be held on 5/31/23 – please make sure you arrive on-time or early to help set up. There will be a small fee $20 – to help offset the cost of the mats.
If you have a cutting sword – please make sure you have us inspect it before using it.
There will also be strict safety requirements:
– No mishandling of swords
– Listening to directions by senior instructors
– One person cutting at a time
Please RSVP and make payment before this class.
NYBA LEGAL WAIVER*
*REQUIRED – All participating students are required to read, agree and sign our legal waiver.
This agreement is entered as an applicant to the New York Budo Association, such participant being hereinafter referred to as “member”, and the New York Budo Association, hereinafter referred to as “the NYBA”. All provisions of this agreement shall grant protection to any members of the NYBA while participants in any activity of the NYBA, not limited to third parties while at the NYBA studio, or while demonstrating, practicing, or attending activities at other sites while participating as a member of NYBA.
The member acknowledges that he/she is applying for instruction in a study involving weapons that can cut, and is aware of the danger of physical injury necessarily attendant upon his/her engaging in the activities of the NYBA. The member also agrees that in engaging in such athletic activities he/she does so at his/her own risk, and that he/she fully assumes all responsibility for any injury or damages to equipment or personal property which he/she sustains as a result of engaging in such athletic activities.
Further, the member fully releases and absolves the NYBA from any responsibilities or liability, and waives any claims or right to claim compensation arising from, or connected with, any injuries or damages resulting from the member’s engaging in any physical activities in the NYBA. This release and waiver shall apply whether or not any such physical injury is sustained while the member is actually participating in the physical activity, or is anywhere within the vicinity wherein such activity is being conducted.
I hereby acknowledge that I am assuming the risk and responsibility for any and all injuries that I may suffer due to injury, suffered by me or caused by third parties, to me arising out of the practice of such instruction as takes place at the NYBA, other facilities available. I further acknowledge that I am responsible for providing my own personal health, medical, dental and accident coverage. I hereby release New York Budo Association and its members from liability for any injury or loss suffered by myself.
New York Budo Association is committed to fostering a safe and ethical environment for all iai practitioners. We adhere to fairly standard dojo rules. Please keep in mind that the New York Budo Association is a nonprofit organization 501-c(3). Everyone is volunteering, no one is paid and we are all here to learn. Our policies are approved by and overseen by our board of directors. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at newyorkbudoassociation@gmail.com
DOJO RULES & CLASS ETIQUETTE SPECIFICALLY FOR TAMESHIGIRI
Please feel free to ask any relevant questions, but please refrain from chatting or mimicking the technique when instructors are teaching or demonstrating. Please be quiet while people are cutting – don’t be a distraction.
Be on-time for the beginning of class. If you arrive in class late, change off the Dojo floor, bow in and wait for the instructor to acknowledge you before you join the class.
Please keep all personal items on one side of the dojo – be sure not to leave a mess.
Bow to the Shomen before entering and when leaving the dojo space.
While handling live (sharp) blades – NEVER FOOL AROUND WITH SWORDS. When handing the sword to someone, hold the sword upright and turn the cutting edge towards yourself, then slowly hand the weapon to the other person. When holding a sharp weapon keep the blade down, in front of you, and off to the side. DO NO WALK AROUND WAVING A SWORD.
If the sword gets stuck in the target – DO NOT WRESTLE IT OUT – WAIT FOR AN INSTRUCTOR TO ASSIST YOU.
If the tameshigiri stand topples over or the mat needs to be readjusted – DON’T PICK IT UP – WAIT FOR AN INSTRUCTOR TO ASSIST YOU.
Mat fees should be paid before or at the beginning of class (please don’t make us chase you for payment).
If you cannot make it to class for an extended period of time, please be considerate and let one of the administrators know.
Be respectful to your fellow classmates and instructors. We are all here to learn.
If you must leave while the instructor is still teaching, excuse yourself quietly and bow out. When leaving or entering class, always walk behind people for safety. Do not interrupt the class.
Be mindful of the space around you, do not stand near the cutting stand – unless you are helping with the cleaning or pegging the next mat for tameshigiri.
Practice self-control. Arguments, harassment or loss of temper can result in expulsion from the Dojo. Never use a weapon in a threatening manner towards another student or instructor.
When borrowing class equipment, please be respectful and take good care of it. All borrowed equipment needs to be put back into the equipment bag at the end of the class. Students borrowing uniforms are responsible for washing them and folding them after class.