• Black belts or instructors should be held at the upmost 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 win or loss.

  • Do not train dirty

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

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

• 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 BJJ classes. If you cannot get ahold of these items, you may be given temporary clemency.

• 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:

• Show up to class beforehand or on-time.

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

• Sign into classes with tablet, this is a great indicator to coaches of promotions.