Rules & Etiquette

• Please be punctual and try to arrive at least 5 minutes earlier.

• Bow/shake hands to your Instructor and training partner before and after practice.

• Classes begin/end with students lining up in descending grade order.

• Classes begin/end with a formal bow to the instructor/students. Keep a respectful posture on the dojo.

• When the Instructor is demonstrating a technique, please pay attention.

• If you are late ask permission of the Instructor to start the class.

• If you need to leave the class earlier ask permission of the Instructor.

• Keep finger and toe nails short for everyone's safety.

• The Gi must be washed after every training.

• Shoes or flip-flops must be worn out side of the dojo at all times.

• The Gi must be worn at all times, except for Nogi classes.

• The belt represents your progress. Keep it on.

• All metal objects, jewellery, piercings, necklaces or other such items should be removed.

• Any clothing worn underneath the Gi or for No-Gi must be without zips or buttons. No tank-tops for No-Gi.

• Never roll when you are sick, with open cuts or feeling unwell. 

• Please make sure to read and understand Jiu-Jitsu competition rules (IBJJF). If in doubt, ask the Instructor.