Mat Guideline

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please call or email ahead to reserve your space in class
Uniform Policy – White or Blue Gi only with no other affiliation patches + Rash Guard underneath. T-shirts are not permissible

MAT GUIDELINE

Bow when entering and exiting the mat.
Greet teammates upon entering the mat. Shake everyone hands upon entering mat.
Welcome all guest and visitors by introducing yourself. Treat newcomers as you would like to be treated.
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.
Always compliment your sparring partner and shake/touch hands before and after the roll.
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 cell phone on the mat during class.
No picture or video taping the classes
No food or gum on the mat.
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!