Respect for your training environment and training partners is very important in Jiu Jitsu and forms the basis of a healthy practice. We therefore expect all participants to comply with these rules of conduct:

 

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• Safety is the top priority, fun is the second priority, and growth is the third.

• Jiu-jitsu is a multi-year or lifelong journey - take your time to learn and grow with mindful repetition 

• Respect your training partner and instructors.  We are all growing together.  Aim to not cause injury regardless of the intensity of the situation.  Be cool.

• Never yank or pull submissions too hard that could cause injury to you or your training partner.

• Keep your toenails and fingernails short and clean.  Cuts suck.

• Wear clean training clothes (T-shirt + shorts or rashguard, shorts & spats).  

• Tight-fitting clothing is recommended to prevent mat burn, and protect your training partner from toes/fingers getting caught in loose-fitting clothing.

• Remove all jewelry (including piercings) for safety ... unless you didn't like that necklace.

• Make sure you smell fresh before training.  Not like flowers, just not like a day-old gym towel.

• Wear flip-flops or shoes when walking off the martial arts mat.  Do not walk back on the mat after walking off the mat without flip-flops/shoes.  Our faces touch the mat ... bare feet in bathroom, then on our faces ... not good.

• Injuries and (chronic) illnesses such as epilepsy and asthma must be shared in advance to the instructor so that this can be taken into account during the training.

• Untreated and healing wounds should be covered and not exposed on the mat.  Take all cuts seriously so they heal quickly.

• Showering immediately after class at the gym is recommended for hygiene.  We recommend Defense Soap as it kills various nasties that can infect cuts and scratches.

• Listen carefully to the instructors and follow their instructions.  We're here to help you grow.

• Leave the training room and changing rooms neat ... it's our "home".