ACADEMY ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES
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Upon entering the academy, please remove your shoes
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Greet your teammates upon entering the training area and welcome all guests and visitors by introducing yourself
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Class begins with students lining up in descending rank
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Be respectful to your teammates and instructors. Students must remain quiet and attentive during class.
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All students must maintain impeccable personal hygiene due to the close-contact nature of the art of Jiu-Jitsu.
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Shower before and after each training session and keep your finger nails and toes nails short and trimmed for safety purposes
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Always wash your Gi, rash guards, and shorts after every training session. Wear a clean, dry Gi during training and never wear a dirty Gi or rash guard to class
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Gi's must be white, black, or blue. No other colors are permitted to be worn.
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Treat all training partners how you would like to be treated. Be respectful and shake hands before and after each roll as a sign of respect.
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A Gi top or rash guard must be worn at all times and all changing must be done in the changing rooms.
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If you have to leave class early, please discuss this with the instructor before class has started.
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Memberships must be cancelled in writing by completing a membership cancelation form available at the front desk.
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All Membership dues are non-refundable.
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Training with any skin rash or sickness of any kind is prohibited. Skin checks may be done by staff to ensure the safety of all students
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Please don’t not bring any food into the academy. Gum is prohibited in the training area
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You can never drill a technique too many times so when drilling a technique, continue to do so until the instructor says otherwise.
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Sandals must be worn in the bathrooms at all times and removed immediately upon exiting.
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Obscene language and ill temperament will never be tolerated at the Academy.
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Training partners are your teammates so take good care of each other. Apply only as much force as needed and never intentionally harm anyone.
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Work Hard. Train to the best of your ability. Have fun.
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The BJJ Lab Team
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