Rules & Guidelines

These rules keep our mat safe, fair and respectful for everyone. Please read them – they apply to everybody, whether you’re a beginner or advanced.

Hygiene

  • Stay home if you are sick

    If you notice any signs of a cold or illness, please stay home so you don’t infect your training partners.

  • No shoes on the mat

    To keep dirt and bacteria off the mat, take your shoes off before stepping onto it.

  • Don’t walk barefoot off the mat

    Especially not to the bathroom! Use slippers whenever you leave the mat.

  • Wash your gear

    Wash your Gi and clothing after every session – including your belt.

  • Keep your nails short

    Long finger- and toenails are an injury risk for your partners. Please trim them before training.

  • Remove jewellery and piercings

    They can get caught and injure you or others.

  • Use deodorant

    No one likes training with an unpleasant-smelling partner. Please use deodorant before class.

  • No training with open wounds

    If you have open wounds or skin rashes, please sit out to avoid spreading anything.

Safety

  • Don’t injure your partners

    The safety of you and your training partners comes above everything else.

  • Some techniques are not allowed

    For safety reasons we avoid certain techniques, e.g. slams, jumping guard, scissor takedowns, neck cranks and heel hooks in the Gi.

  • Communicate with your partner

    Flow rolling or a competition round? Leg locks allowed or not? Agree on it beforehand.

  • Start seated when the mat is full

    When it gets crowded, skip takedowns to avoid stepping on each other.

  • Watch your surroundings

    On a full mat, keep an eye on each other to avoid collisions.

  • Mind size differences

    When rolling with smaller partners, use technique instead of strength and control your weight.

  • Apply submissions under control

    Training is not competition. Apply submissions slowly and give your partner time to tap.

  • Tap early and any time

    If you’re caught in a submission, tap. Your health is more important than your ego.

  • Sit out a round if needed

    Need a break? No problem – feel free to sit out a round.

  • Report injuries

    If someone gets injured, let us know immediately so we can help.

Training

  • Match the intensity

    Not every round is a competition round. Adjust to your partner’s skill, size, age and energy.

  • You can turn anyone down

    You don’t have to roll with anyone you don’t want to – for any reason.

  • Ask questions

    Before, during and after training. We’re all here to learn – there are no stupid questions.

  • Cross-training is welcome

    We’re happy when you visit other gyms – and we love having guests on our mat too.

  • Have fun!

    For most of us, Jiu-Jitsu is a hobby. Strive to improve, but always have fun doing it.

Miscellaneous

  • Be on time

    Arrive in good time before training starts. If you’re late, join the ongoing session calmly and respectfully.

  • Give us feedback

    Our members matter most. We always welcome your feedback.