Telure Standard 2026.1
The Telure Standard for a martial arts studio
A versioned, Telure-curated program of checks for a martial arts studio, written in Telure’s own words and organized by how the facility actually runs: the daily rhythm first, then the recurring program above it. It is a documented reference the facility measures its own work against and records reasons against, not a certification. The basis register below shows what informs it, and at what depth.
Alignment tracker
Inside Telure, this list is an alignment tracker a facility turns on with a checkbox. The recurring program below is its clause list, informed by the manufacturer's manual and general safety practice, because no consensus operational standard exists for this facility type. The facility matches its own tasks, checklist items and training items to the clauses they cover, marks the clauses that do not apply with a written reason, and its exports state what share of the rest has a check behind it.
This tracker is Telure's own clause list, informed by the organization's published document. It does not replace reading that document yourself and verifying your facility against it, and marking a clause here is a note on your own record, not a statement by that organization. Where equipment is involved, the manufacturer's documentation governs.
The daily rhythm
Opening walk
Walked before the doors open, item by item, each answer attributed to the person who gave it. The starting set for a martial arts studio:
- Mats mopped with disinfectant; record agent, dilution, and dwell time
- Mat seams tight; no separation, gaps, or tape lift
- Mat surface clean and dry; no blood, tape residue, or debris
- Wall pads seated and attached; no tears or exposed foam
- Heavy bags: mounts, chains, swivels, and straps secure
- Crash pads and throwing mats positioned with full coverage
- Practice weapons racked; no cracks or splinters
- Walkways and mat edges clear of bags and water bottles
- First aid kit stocked; gloves and wipes on hand
- Restrooms and changing areas stocked and clean
During hours
Anything flagged during the day opens a corrective entry on the spot: the item, the finding, and who saw it. Taking equipment or an area out of service is a recorded event with a name attached, and so is returning it. Nothing waits for the end of the shift to become a record.
Closing check
The end-of-day counterpart every facility runs: securing the space and making sure nothing the day surfaced dies overnight.
- Activity areas clear: no members left inside
- Hazards cleared from floors and landing surfaces
- Equipment secured, stowed, or powered down per procedure
- Today's flagged items have maintenance entries opened
- First aid and rescue equipment restocked if used today
- Exits clear; doors, gates and access points secured
The recurring program
The work above the daily walk. Each task surfaces on the day it is due and escalates as it goes overdue. Where a check addresses a published designation, the citation chip names it; a chip is a reference, never a compliance claim.
Weekly
Mat seam & surface walk · section by section
Walk every mat section: seam separation, tape lift, surface tears, soft spots underfoot. Record findings against the section code. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Wall pad & bag mount inspection
Wall pads seated and attached with no tears or exposed foam; bag mounts, chains, swivels, and anchors tight with no worn links or bent hardware. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Mat deep clean · agent, dilution & dwell recorded
Full deep clean of all mat surfaces. Record the agent, the dilution ratio, and the dwell time before mats reopen. The numbers are what make the record defensible. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Monthly
Subfloor & mat foundation check
Lift a rotating band of mat sections: check the subfloor for moisture, soft spots, and mold; confirm interlocks and edging reseat cleanly. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Loaner & shared gear condition cycle
Shields, focus mitts, and any loaner sparring gear: cull cracked foam and split covers, and run the sanitation cycle on everything kept in service. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Quarterly
Instructor certification & background-check review
Facility-level review of every active instructor: certification dates, background-check dates, first-aid currency. Schedule renewals before anything lapses. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Every 6 months
First aid & emergency readiness review
Kit contents and expiry dates, emergency-contact flow for minors, and a walk-through of the incident documentation steps with staff on shift. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Yearly
Full facility inspection (qualified person)
Full inspection of mats, subfloor, wall pads, bag mounts, and structural anchors by a qualified person; file the report against this task. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
The basis register
What informs this pack, at what reference depth, and when each entry was last checked against its source. An entry here means the pack is informed by the document named; it never means the pack, or any facility using it, is certified to or compliant with it.
| Source | Tier | Jurisdiction | Access | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSH Act General Duty Clause, section 5(a)(1) (29 U.S.C. 654(a)(1))US Congress / US Department of LaborEmployers must keep the workplace free of recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Public domain. | Tier 1Public law | US | Free to read | Checked 2026-08-31 |
| 29 CFR Part 1910US Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationOSHA general industry regulations for employee safety. OSHA has stated that general-industry standards govern employees at amusement and water facilities, while patron safety is regulated at the state level. Public domain. | Tier 1Public law | US | Free to read | Checked 2026-08-31 |
| Sanctioning-body competition rules (where the facility hosts sanctioned play)Sport sanctioning bodies publish competition and event rules that can bind a facility while it hosts sanctioned play. They govern the event, not day-to-day facility operations. | Tier 4Trade association practices | n/a | Operator-supplied | Not independently verified |
| Manufacturer documentation for installed equipmentOperator-supplied manuals, bulletins and service documents. Where any pack cadence differs from a manufacturer's documented interval, the manufacturer's interval governs. | Tier 5Manufacturer documentation | n/a | Operator-supplied | Not independently verified |
No consensus operational standard currently exists for martial arts studio operations. The entries above ground specific slices of the program (workplace safety for staff, sport rules, published guidance); the rest of the pack is Telure's own curated practice, and is stated as such.
The manufacturer’s documentation governs
Where a manufacturer's documentation sets an inspection type or an interval for a piece of equipment, that documentation governs. The pack's cadences are a program to build on, not a replacement: when the two differ, Telure shows the difference so it can be seen and documented, and the recorded schedule follows the manufacturer.
Where Telure stands
The Telure Standard is Telure's own curated program. Telure is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by any standards body or association named here, and adopting the Telure Standard does not make a facility compliant with, approved under, or certified to any standard. Where equipment is involved, the manufacturer's documentation governs inspection types and intervals.