COde of conduct

 

1. LEAVE YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR
2. Respect your training partners on & off the mat
3. No profanity in the building
4. No bare chests, wear a shirt or rash guard under the gi top
5. No shoes on the mat, no bare feet off the mat
6. Shoes must be worn while in the bathroom
7. White gis only: if your gi was once white & is now no longer white, it's time for a new gi
8. If your gi is stained or dirty, rent a clean one or purchase a new one
9. Wash your gi & no-gi attire after every use
10. Wear appropriate no-gi attire (spats/leggings, shorts/gi pants, rash guard/t-shirt)
11. Learn to tie your belt
12. Remove all jewelry, watches, etc. for class
13. Train with as many different people as possible
14. Parents - no coaching from the sidelines
15. If someone says "no" to partnering, respect their boundary
16. Build your understanding by helping less knowledgeable students
17. When applying submissions, go slow
18. When in a submission, tap before pain
19. Long hair should be tied back
20. Fingernails & toenails should be cut short
21. If someone injures you, or, says or acts inappropriately towards you, report them immediately to the instructors
22. Zero Tolerance Policy for sexual harrassment of any kind