Rules & Code of Conduct
● Always book your class and arrive early. If you are late, do not step onto the mats without the instructor’s permission.
● You must be checked in to attend any class.
● Do not train if you are sick, feeling unwell, or have any skin infection.
● Do not step off the mats without the instructor’s permission.
● Leave all footwear on the shoe rack by the entrance.
● Never walk barefoot into the toilet area — wear your own footwear or use the sandals provided.
● Wash your hands after using the bathroom.
● Do not change in open areas; use the changing rooms.
● Keep fingernails and toenails short and clean.
● Always shake hands or bump fists before and after sparring.
● Apply submissions with care and control.
● Rude or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
● Any form of discrimination will result in immediate cancellation of membership.
● No food is allowed inside the dojo.
● Keep water bottles off the mats.
● No clothing with zippers, buckles or metal parts is allowed on the mats.
● Clean your feet with antibacterial spray before stepping onto the mats.
● When others are sparring, please sit on the bench; if space is limited, step off the mats to maximise room.
● If a partner taps, release the submission immediately.
● Practise only what the instructor is teaching unless told otherwise.
● Do not talk while the instructor is teaching.
● Recording on mobile phones is not allowed without permission.
● If you sustain an injury, notify the instructor immediately and complete an incident report.
● Parents: please ensure your child uses the bathroom before class.
● No jewellery or piercings may be worn during training.
● Remove makeup before training to avoid staining uniforms.
● Treat training partners, instructors, and teammates with respect.
● Control your temper — bullying or physical outbursts will not be tolerated. If you appear to have lost control, you will be asked to leave the mats.
● Help keep the dojo clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
● Maintain good personal hygiene and avoid bad body odour.
● Respect other people’s values and beliefs.
● A clean gi and rashguard must be worn for BJJ sessions. For No-Gi, a rashguard, shorts, and/or spats are required.
● All cuts and abrasions must be properly covered before training. If you bleed on the mats, notify the instructor and clean the area with the antibacterial wipes provided..