• Black belts or instructors should be held in the utmost respect during training

• Do not rudely interrupt instructional periods or teammates.

• Respect your team

  • No arguing in gym facilities.

  • Avoid use of vulgar or foul language within gym proximity.

  • Maintain a positive impact within your training, even in a win or a loss.

  • Do not train dirty

  • Do not damage facility equipment; any damage accounted for may be added to account dues.

• Release submissions immediately after your partner physically or verbally taps.

• Bow when entering/exiting mats for respect of your space.

• Please do not leave your partner during training periods unless absolutely necessary.

• Clean up after yourself. If you are expected to clean, please clean.

Students are expected to wear appropriate attire to FJJA classes:

• Keep nails clipped short to avoid scratches.

• If possible, clean mouth and teeth before class.

• Please wear deodorant or other hygiene items, we may also provide basic hygienic items in changing rooms.

• Avoid infections:

  • Wash/clean gear after usage.

  • Shower or bathe after training.

  • Wear shoes/sandals when walking off-mat.

• Tie up long hair to avoid hair loss or hair clumps.

• No jewelry unless needed for religious purposes, marriage purposes, etc.

• Rashguards and shorts are necessary for NO-GI BJJ or striking classes. If you cannot get ahold of these items, you may be allowed to train in appropriate workout clothing.

• Please wear rashguards underneath GI’s.

• If possible, wear protective items such as mouthguards or shells to prevent injury.

• Wear Gi’s during Gi days, FJJA may also give rental Gi’s that MUST be returned after training is over for the day.

We expect our students and coaches to be at their best when training, this is how you can achieve this:

• Attempt to show up to class beforehand or on time.

• Bring gear needed for training, such as clothes, water bottles, or slippers.

• Sign into classes with the tablet, this is a great measure for instructors to promote.

• Do NOT show up to classes if you are sick, injured, or have ANY infections/open wounds; you may be removed for the training.

• Use appropriate changing areas to change clothing. Please do NOT change in inappropriate areas.

• Do NOT coach from the sidelines unless you are an active member and have valid experience to instruct.

• If you join a class, please attempt to stay the entire class period.

• Kids Class:

  • Parents, please advise children to listen to instructors during instructional periods. If children are continually disruptive during instructional periods, they may be removed by instructors.

  • Keep children within training areas unless bathroom or water break is authorized by instructors.

  • Children may NOT run off training areas during training time (ie. horseplay).

  • Children are expected to have water, use bathrooms before training, and be class appropriate.

  • Children may NOT run around facilities after or before class, they may injure themselves and FJJA claims no responsibility for any injury during, before, or after class.

  • Children under the ages of 12 may NOT use strength training equipment, they may be removed from facility if this happens.

  • Children should NOT hang on or damage any equipment (striking bags, weight equipment, etc.). Any property damage done to equipment through this may be added to account fees.