Francis Fong Instructor Association

WHEREAS affiliate operates a martial arts academy and wishes to participate in the rights and benefits associated with membership in FFIA; and

 

WHEREAS affiliate wishes to do so through association with Affiliate, who is a member of FFIA; and

 

WHEREAS FFIA and Affiliate wish for affiliate to participate in the rights and benefits associated with membership in FFIA, and to do so through association with Affiliate.

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties, the parties hereby agree as follows.

 

Article I

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBLITIES

 

Section 1: Fees

Affiliate agrees to pay a monthly fee of $150.00 to FFIA by automatic electronic funds transfer.

 

Section 2: Single Location

This agreement between Affiliate and FFIA entitles Affiliate to the rights described hereunder at a single location only which location is specified in Paragraph 1 of this Agreement. The rights described hereunder apply only to the listed location and nowhere else. Should Affiliate desire to obtain affiliate status at some other or additional location, Affiliate must apply to FFIA for an entirely separate affiliate agreement which shall be subject to the then prevailing FFIA terms and conditions including fees.

 

Section 3: Academy Growth and Stability 

The affiliate agrees to run a stable training location with a consistent number of active students in the location listed. FFIA encourages all affiliates to remain active in supporting an acceptable number of students given their location and territory. In addition, FFIA reserves the right to terminate association status should active enrollment fall below acceptable standards. 

 

Section 4: Instructor Rank

1. If the affiliate’s Primary Instructor does not hold the rank of Instructor or higher under the FFIA System, then Affiliate agrees that the Primary Instructor will actively pursue FFIA training with the goal of reaching the rank of Instructor. Affiliate agrees, understands and acknowledges that Sifu Francis Fong is the only individual authorized to issue the certification as a FFIA Instructor and that the additional training required to become certified as a FFIA Instructor will require additional fees for training, as well as travel and other related expenses which are not included in the regular monthly fees specified in this agreement.

 

2. Regardless of the rank of affiliate’s Primary Instructor, FFIA may require a review of the Primary Instructor’s current rank and abilities. The review will be conducted by an individual designated by FFIA . Based on the review, FFIA may require the Primary Instructor to undertake a training plan (possibly including additional reviews) to assist the Primary Instructor in learning the FFIA curriculum and improving his/her abilities. The Affiliate agrees to pay reasonable fees and expenses as may be required to conduct the review and/or to undertake the required additional training.

 

Section 5: Training Camps

Affiliate agrees that its Primary Instructor will attend a minimum of one FFIA training camp each year. FFIA encourages instructors to bring students to training events as an important learning experience. Such attendance by students constitutes an important learning experience for the student and demonstrates Affiliate’s support for FFIA. Fees for FFIA training camps are not included in this Agreement and constitute a separate obligation of the Affiliate.

 

Article II

RANK AND PROMOTION

 

Section 1: General Guidelines

Specifics on rank and promotion can be provided by Affiliates. Gererally:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 2: Rank Certification

Upon successful completion of a rank test a certificate from the FFIA will be provided for the testing student. Both Sifu Francis Fong and the Affiliate Primary Instructor shall sign the certificate showing the official lineage of the testing student in the FFIA.

 

Section 3: Rank Exclusivity 

In no case shall any member of Affiliate’s staff accept what purports to be FFIA rank from anyone other than an active FFIA member in good standing and authorized to issue such rank by Sifu FRANCIS FONG.

 

Section 4: Active Membership

Affiliate agrees to ensure that in order to attain rank of student phase 1 higher in the FFIA an individual must be an active member in the FFIA. Once rank is achieved properly in the FFIA under Sifu Francis Fong it will always be recognized and documented by the FFIA.