Kickboxing Ireland acknowledges the rights enshrined for Young People in the UN
Convention on the Rights of the Child and those outlined and aspired to in the National Children's Strategy: "Our
Children - Their Lives"

Kickboxing Ireland acknowledges the special place children and young people have in the future development of
Kickboxing in Ireland.Irish Kickboxing Association is committed to providing a quality service and undertakes to
make every effort to ensure that young people who choose to partake in Kickboxing can do so in a safe, secure
and nurturing environment.

We are committed to an approach to Kickboxing practice which protects young people from harm and which
recognises and accepts our responsibilities to develop an awareness of the issues which may cause such harm.
To do this, Irish Kickboxing Association requires all of its Instructors and members, to show understanding of, and
respect for, the rights, safety and welfare of all whom we encounter in the practice and regulation of the various
Martial Arts, which we represent.
We require all members and instructors to conduct themselves in a fashion that reflects the ethos of the Irish
Kickboxing Commission and, in particular, the guidelines contained in the Irish Sports Council's "Code of Ethics an
d Good Practice for Children's Sport in Ireland " and the Department of Health & Children's "Our Duty to Care ".

Kickboxing Ireland undertakes to safeguard Young People in our care by:
1. Adhering to the Irish Kickboxing Association Health & Safety Policy (available upon request)
2. Adopting child protection guidelines as outlined in the Irish Kickboxing Association's National Policy for Young
People and Irish Sports Council's Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children's Sport in Ireland
3. A commitment to promoting high standards in our work with young people throughout the Association
4. Reviewing our guidelines and policies at regular (at least bi annually) intervals
5. Sharing information and providing training on the guidelines and policies adopted
6. Adopting and implementing an Anti-Bullying and Dignity in the dojo policy
7. Encouraging adherence of Kickboxing Schools/Clubs to national safety codes and standards
8. Implementing the Irish Kickboxing Association's National Children's Strategy
9. Lobbying for support for and implementation of the rights of children in sport and recreation

Statement about Martial Arts

We require that Kickboxing
training be experienced by our
young students as a positive
affirmation of their personal
potential. Kickboxing training is
expected to be character and
confidence building. It should
develop upon the positive aspects
of a young person's character.

Irish Kickboxing Association
recommends that all parents and
guardians should review the Irish
Kickboxing Association's National
Policy for Young People .

The policy is available from IMAC
Club Instructors or upon request
by emailing Children's Officer