Rules & Etiquette

Gym Rules & Etiquette

Respect Comes First

• Show respect to instructors, teammates, and visitors—on and off the mats.
• Always greet your training partners and thank them after rolling.
• Follow the instructor’s lead; don’t talk or drill when the coach is demonstrating.
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Take Care of Your Training Partners

• This is not a fight—train to help each other grow.
• Tap early, tap often, and always respect your partner’s tap.
• Roll with control—especially with lower belts or smaller partners.
• No slamming or overly aggressive behavior. If you're unsure, ask.
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Arrive Clean and Ready to Train

• Come to class showered, with trimmed nails and clean gear.
• No shoes on the mats—ever.
• Wear shoes or flip-flops off the mats—especially to the bathroom.
• If you're sick, have open wounds or a skin infection stay at home. No exceptions.
• Wash your gi, rashguard, and belt after every class.
• Do not train under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any impairing substance.

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Banned Techniques & Safety

• No kani basami (scissor takedown) – it’s dangerous and not allowed under any circumstances.
• No heel hooks or twisting leg locks in gi class.
• No neck cranks, spinal locks, or slamming out of submissions.
• No jumping guard unless explicitly allowed by the instructor.