POLICIES AND RULES OF CONDUCT

• Fees remain consistent each month (September through May), regardless of how many classes are attended.
• Fees are due on or before the 1st of each month.

• The 2024/2025 Term runs from Sept. 9/24 – May 31/25 (38 Weeks).
• If PRS is closed due to weather or power outages, so is EMA. There will be no refunds or credits issued for these types of closures.
• In addition to the closures on our Important Dates page, there are 10 unscheduled Floater Days (instructor vacation) built into the schedule at no cost to you.
• Floater Days may or may not be used at the instructor’s discretion. If they are not used, you simply gain some free classes during the term.
• If there are cancellations beyond what is scheduled or described, you will be credited $5 per class. This credit(s) will be applied to your final payment in May. If you have paid upfront, you will receive a refund.
• EMA will be open during “March Break”.

The following gear is Mandatory for Self Defense and Muay Thai Students BEFORE your 5th week of training begins. 

• Sweat Towel
• Head Gear
• Mouth Guard
• Groin Protection
• Shin Guards
• Boxing Gloves (12 or 16 oz)
• School Shirt
• MMA Gloves (Self Defense Students Only)
• Handwraps (Muay Thai Students Only)

• Drinking Water
• Comfy Workout Clothing
• School Shirts
• INDOOR Footwear, Bare Feet, or Sock Feet
• Self Defense and Muay Thai Students: ALWAYS bring your Protective Gear

• EMA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of training. We expect our students to match this commitment, by constantly pushing their boundaries and giving their utmost effort. This is particularly true for our Self Defense and Muay Thai students. Our instructors keep a close eye on students’ attitudes and progress, and it may become necessary for students who do not meet these necessary standards to withdraw from the program.
• Unsportsmanlike behavior inside or outside of class is prohibited. This includes bullying or using your training for anything other than its intended purpose.
• Treat everyone inside and outside of class with respect.
• Show up on time, and with required gear.
• We work in close-quarters and with training-partners. Please be mindful of your self-care and hygiene. 

• Any breech of rules, or any behavior that is deemed to be inappropriate or damaging to the school, students, or public, will be subject to disciplinary action.
• What is deemed to be inappropriate, or damaging is at the discretion of the instructors.
• Depending on severity of the breech, disciplinary action may be temporary or permanent suspension from classes, without refund.