Gym rules
Gym rules
These rules keep training safe, clean and respectful for everyone. They are posted at the academy too.
On the mats
- 01Leave your ego outside. Be humble and respectful to others.
- 02Be on time. Arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
- 03Put mobile phones on silent and leave them in your bag.
- 04If you're late, wait for the instructor to invite you onto the mats.
- 05Bow to the centre of the mat when entering or leaving.
- 06Absolutely no shoes on the mats.
- 07No talking while the instructor demonstrates techniques.
- 08No foul language.
- 09Don't leave the mat without telling the instructor.
Uniforms and hygiene
- 10Wear a clean gi with no rips, tears, holes or stains. No mismatched gi tops and pants.
- 11Keep uniforms and gear clean. Wash your gi after every class.
- 12Shower before and after class.
- 13Keep fingernails and toenails cut short at all times. Hands and feet must be clean.
- 14Remove all jewellery and piercings before class. No metal objects on the mats.
- 15Open cuts must be covered at all times.
Sparring
- 16Tap early and tap often. Remember, it's only a training session.
- 17Show courtesy before and after each sparring round.
- 18Yield to higher belts during sparring.
- 19Be aware of your surroundings and keep training safe for everyone around you.
- 20Be gracious in victory and defeat. Don't talk about submitting someone, and don't make excuses when you're submitted.
Viewing area
- 21Whisper-only zone: please take all conversations outside.
- 22Crying or screaming children: please take them outside right away.
- 23Devices: keep them on silent or use headphones.
- 24No sideline coaching: coaching is for instructors only.
Thank you
Thank you for helping maintain a focused training environment.