Sportsmanship

Karate USA’s coaches are dedicated to maintaining the high quality of sportsmanship we are known for.  Our students and team members are expected to show good sportsmanship at all times at all events.

Coaching

Parents should leave the coaching and training up to Team KUSA coaches and staff.  Please refrain from giving your child tips or strategies as they may conflict with what our coaching staff is telling them.  Please do not reprimand your child for anything that happens during practice or competition.  As the parent of a Team KUSA athlete, your general role should be to encourage and support.  Our coaching staff will handle all other aspects of your child’s training and competition.

Non-Supported Events and Training

As a member of Team KUSA, you should only attend events supported by Team KUSA coaches.  It is against our policy and general martial arts protocol to train at tournaments our team has decided not to attend, train with other schools/teams/instructors, or any similar activities without permission from the Team KUSA coaching staff.  At no point should any members of Team KUSA attempt to join another team or school.

If you would like to attend an event or practice not supported by Team KUSA or in which a Team KUSA coach is not present, please contact us for permission.  We are not opposed to expansion of training, but we must be notified and have your particular circumstance approved.