Grapple Zone cannot accept responsibility for lost or stolen personal items. Members are encouraged to use lockers and avoid bringing valuables to training.

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.

Members and visitors should not photograph or film others without their consent

Any injury sustained during training must be reported immediately to the instructor and recorded using the club’s incident reporting procedure.

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.

Anyone with a suspected skin infection (including ringworm, staph infection or similar) must not train until it has been treated and cleared.

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..

Members may use the mats outside scheduled classes when the gym is open, provided there are no classes or private lessons scheduled. Training during these times is unsupervised and undertaken at the members' own risk.