With these rights come the responsibility to communicate to others what is acceptable to you. Open and direct communication is the best method of resolving a situation before it escalates into a dispute. Once a dispute occurs, your goal should be to cooperate to a constructive solution wherever possible. The following is intended as a guide for members to informally resolve complaints. If you feel your rights under the Code have been violated you should make all efforts to resolve the matter in formally using the checklist which appears below.
Alleged violation occurs.
Confirm your feelings by discussing the matter with another. Discuss the matter with a Sensei or instructor. Discuss the matter with the person you believe violated your rights. Discuss the matter with that person's Sensei or a Professor. If these attempts do not result in resolution to your satisfaction, submit a Complaint to the Director or a Board member.