Mat Guidelines

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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 GUIDELINES

At the academy: 

• 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.
• Keep fingers and toenails short and trimmed.  Keep your training gear clean- immediately wash and dry properly after class. 
• 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.
• 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. 
• Use respectful language and behavior, especially around minors. No curse/swear words allowed at the academy.

During training: 

• 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.
• 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.
• 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!