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The
Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame was founded to
promote truth, honor and integrity in the martial arts
and to recognize those exceptional individuals who
through dedication and professionalism exude these
standards.
Induction
into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame is a
privilege and honor that carries with it certain
responsibilities and rules of conduct. In order to
maintain the integrity of our organization all
inductees, members and associates of the hall of fame
are required to conduct themselves under the following
guidelines.
UMAHoF Code
of Conduct and Ethics
Be
professional at times. Hall of Fame members, associates
and honorees are expected to conduct themselves with the
utmost professionalism at all times.
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Maintain strong personal ethics.
Personal integrity and honor are the cornerstones of
the martial arts. Without them, the arts are just
about violence. But combined with strong personal
ethics and a code of honor the arts become much
more. All members, inductees and associates of the
Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame are expected to
conduct themselves with high moral standards in
their personal and professional lives.
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Always show respect for others.
Respect for others is an integral part of the
martial arts and is the key element in bringing
people together and creating harmony and unity
within the arts. Always show respect for everyone
especially fellow martial artists regardless of
style, experience or level skill.
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Present the martial arts in a positive way.
If the martial arts are to prosper it is imperative
that its practitioners always endeavor to present
themselves and the arts in a positive light. Crude
language and unprofessional or violent behavior only
reinforce the negative stereotypes about the kind of
people who study the arts. Always think about the
type of image you are conveying through your
appearance, words or actions and strive to set an
example for others to follow.
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Help your fellow martial artists.
The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame was created
to recognize the achievements of great martial
artists everywhere and to help truth, honor and
integrity in the arts. But it was also created to
help bring people together and create harmony and
unity. Members are expected to show solidarity by
always being willing to help each other whenever
possible.
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Help support your Hall of Fame.
The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame relies
heavily on its sponsors, honorees and associates for
support both financially and publicly. Those who can
contribute financially are encouraged to do so on a
regular basis. Those with fewer resources are
encouraged to offer support through volunteer work,
promotion of the yearly events and by spreading the
word about the organization.
Code of
Conduct Violations
The
following can represent specific violations of Universal
Martial Arts Hall of Fame bylaws. Intentional violations
of these rules will result in expulsion and reversal of
your induction.
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Unprofessional attitudes or
actions. One of the problems with the martial arts
today is that like any large industry a percentage
of the people involved are (by conduct, words or
actions) - unprofessional. Unprofessional or
undisciplined behavior is a sure way to create a
lasting negative image of the martial arts and the
kind of people who study them. This has a profound
effect on us all. As a result, the Universal Martial
Arts Hall of Fame will not tolerate unprofessional
or disrespectful behavior in any form.
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Integrity and ethics
violations. These can range from lying on resumes or
submitting false rank certifications to bouncing
checks for induction fees or services to more
serious violations. Because such actions are
indicative of a person’s character and values -
personal integrity violations are considered the
most serious and most often result in immediate and
permanent expulsion from the Universal Martial Arts
Hall of Fame.
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Personal conduct violations.
Personal conduct violations include any immoral or
criminal behavior. All members, inductees and
associates are required to conduct themselves in a
lawful, honorable and respectful manner at all
times.
Forfeiture
of Induction
Intentional violation of these rules will result the
offender forfeiting his induction and the removal of the
individuals name from all Hall of Fame records. Further,
the violator will be banned from all future Universal
Martial Arts Hall of Fame events. |
