Visitors Guidelines

– GI Class: Clean GI/belt & rash guard underneath.
– NoGI Class: Clean rash guard & board shorts (no metal zippers) * T-shirts are not permissible
– Please wear shoes in the bathroom
– Please be respectful to all in the Dojo

MAT GUIDELINE

– Bow when entering and exiting the mat.
– Use respectful language and behavior, especially around minors. No curse/swear words allowed at the academy.
– Before stepping foot on the mat, make sure to have your entire Gi on as well as a properly tightened belt.
– Do not remove Gi tops or rash guards in the mat and lobby area.
– Make sure you take your shoes off before entering the mat.
– Put shoes on immediately upon exiting the mat. This holds true even if you’re just going to the bathroom.
– Keep fingers and toenails short and trimmed.
– Only apply as much force as needed. Never intentionally harm anyone.
– Be on time to class. If you happen to arrive late, wait at the entrance to the mat till the instructor says it’s okay for you to join.
– Ask instructor’s permission to leave before exiting the mat.
– Refrain from chatting while the instructor is talking.
– No picture or video taping the classes
– No food or gum on the mat.
– No Jewelry
– When the instructor assigns a task, continue doing that task until the instructor says otherwise. You can never drill a technique too many times
– Have fun!