Academy Rules

 

  • This is a diverse, welcoming, safe space for everyone. All bodies are welcome here

  • Be humble and keep a positive attitude while training

  • Class starts on time. Try to be punctual. If you are late, show up anyway

  • Wear a solid color gi with matching pants and top. Wear a rash guard or t-shirt under your gi top

  • On no-gi days, rashguard and board shorts or tights are required

  • Mind your space to avoid collisions. Yield space to upper belts while sparring

  • Train in the academy to learn and improve, not to win every round

  • Never intentionally harm anyone

  • Use control when applying submissions

  • Respect your training partners

  • Line up by rank at the beginning of each class

  • No cell phones on the mat

  • Jumping guard and heel hooking are permitted only with partner’s permission

Hygiene

  • Do not train if you are sick 

  • Mind your smells. Wear a clean uniform to every class. Be clean and wear deodorant. Nails must be short and trimmed 

  • No shoes on the mat. No bare feet off the mat 

  • Cleaning mats after class is a group effort - pitch in whenever you can 

  • No food, drink, or gum on the mat


Kids Class

  • Parents who train are welcome to assist the kids’ class with instructor’s permission. Be respectful of the instructor at all times

  • Absolutely no coaching from off the mats

  • If parents leave during class, kids must be picked up promptly when class is over