QUANTITY MARK NIVM

The label, ‘Safe & Responsible Martial Arts’ provides a positive and familiar image to new members, parents and local partners. This label, from the Netherlands Institute for Martial Arts and Society (NIVM), is awarded to associations and gyms for martial arts activities that meet the requirements in terms of pedagogical and didactic quality, social and physical safety and responsibility as stated below.

a. With the label, the club prominently shows that it endorses the martial arts code of honor.

The martial arts code of honor is as follows: “Fighting only happens on the mat or in the ring, and never in the street. The techniques you are taught should only be used in defense of yourself or others. You should never use your fighting techniques against someone who cannot defend themselves. Honor, loyalty and fidelity are more important than any fighting technique, graduation or title.”

b. The aim of the label is to provide an accessible way to inspect clubs on the various organizational components.

It is a basis for further growth towards a full Fight Right Quality Mark. The implementation of the quality mark can be read on the website www.vechtsportenmaatschappij.nl.

c. krav Maga Den Haag subscribes to the martial arts code of honor, which must be apparent from its objectives and/or code of conduct and/or house rules:

– the use of doping and stimulants is prohibited;

– the use of poorly maintained and/or unsafe materials and aids is prohibited; this applies to the materials and resources of the organization as well as those of the athlete

– Participation in the lessons is only allowed if the health condition of (assistant) trainers and athletes allows it.

– Krav Maga The Hague is registered with the Chamber of Commerce.

– Krav Maga The Hague has business liability insurance for athletes and trainers that covers all activities performed. This also applies to trips abroad.

– Krav Maga The Hague carries out its activities within the framework of Dutch legislation and regulations. It emphatically observes privacy legislation.

– Krav Maga The Hague handles personal data of athletes and trainers with care. It archives and documents carefully and will only use the personal data for the purpose for which they were obtained.

– Krav Maga The Hague is open to different cultures and backgrounds. The basic principle is equal treatment of individuals and groups within the organisation.

d. The trainers:

– Krav Maga The Hague has at least a head coach with an A or B teacher diploma from a nationally recognized martial arts organization or a sports technical training at level 3 of the Sport qualification structure.

– This trainer has a Certificate of Conduct that is not older than 3 years and does not contain any restrictions.

– The relevant trainer declares in writing that he is active as head coach within the club.

e. Social and physical safety:

-The organization only admits trainers and athletes if it can be expected that their health condition allows participation in a responsible manner. The organization gives athletes, respectively their parents/carers, the opportunity in advance to provide relevant information regarding their state of health and, if necessary, to explain them.

-The organization has a protocol for emergencies. In any case, it states that if the health condition of an athlete so requires, the organization will call in medical assistance as soon as possible. A doctor is consulted in all cases with a knockout. The organization records all accidents that occur in a transparent manner. The organization takes preventive and corrective measures to prevent accidents.

– The activities take place in accommodations that comply with the Decree on fire-safe use of buildings. If necessary, a usage notification is made or a usage permit is requested. The activities meet the following criteria:

– Materials and tools are stored securely.

– At least 4 m² is available per athlete on the mat or floor.

– The mat or floor is hygienic.

– There are separate changing rooms for men and women, and the sanitary facilities are also separate or lockable.

-First aid equipment is available in the accommodation during the activities. At all activities someone is present who has been trained in the application of CPR by a resuscitation partner of the Heart Foundation.

-Telephone numbers for calling for (medical) help are visibly displayed or within reach Label

Below you can find and download the following documents:
sexual harassment protocol
bullying protocol
code of conduct
terms and conditions