Academy Etiquette
training protocol
& Guidelines
- All jewelry, piercings, necklaces and other items should be removed before training.
- Fingernails and Toenails must ALWAYS be neatly trimmed and clean before class.
- Always cleanup after yourself (tape, water bottles, equipment, etc).
- Footwear must ALWAYS be worn in the bathroom.
Academy Etiquette
- Take care of others. Take care of yourself.
- Wear a clean uniform.
- Outside foot wear is not permitted, sandals must be worn (no bare feet off the mat).
- Be mindful of classes in session. Speak quietly and respectfully
- Shoes, Food and Electronic devices are not allowed in the training area.
Student Standards
- Never brag about or celebrate tapping (OR NOT tapping) an opponent during training.
- Check your attitude and ego at the door. This is the wrong place to bring negative energy.
- Work on your weaknesses in class. Remember that this is TRAINING not COMPETITION.
- Help new students with what you know. Pay it forward!
live training
Rolling & Sparring
- Always shake hands before and after live sparring and practice
- Be MINDFUL of your training partners skill, weight and age level.
- Long hair should be tied up so as not to cause partner any discomfort.
- Yelling, Grunting or Wincing is a verbal tap and the match should be restarted
- No slamming, scratching or striking
- No spine or neck cranks
- No grabbing individual fingers or bending fingers backwards