Be on time for class! Your teammates need YOU on the mats.
Greet the instructor when you enter the mat area.
If you are late, wait for the instructor to acknowledge you before you step onto the mats.
Focus!
Refrain from chatter while the instructor is teaching.
Drill the techniques your instructor provides during class time.
Train hard! Your progress depends on your own effort.
Mind Your Hygiene!
Wear clean, dry gi or nogi attire to EVERY class. BJJ is a close quarters sport and you owe it to your teammates to wear clean gear to class.
Always ensure your nails are trimmed and filed before coming to class. Excessively long finger and toenails can cause serious lacerations to your teammates.
Avoid coming to class if you are suffering from any type of communicable illness.
Be Safe!
Tap early and often! Being healthy enough to continue training is always more important than escaping a submission in training.
Always apply submission holds with appropriate care and allow your training partners ample time to tap. Take care of each other!
Take care of yourself. If you’re injured, take the time you need to heal up before returning to training. I promise that BJJ will be there when you get back.
