Rules & Regulations

Off the mat

• Arrive 10-15 minutes early, and bring your attendance card to every class.
• Wear clean, authorized gi and no-gi training gear without tears or stains.
• Whisper in the hallways. Sound travels easily & may interrupt the class.
• Care for the facility lije it’s your home, because it is.
• Wash your hands before and after class.
• Keep nails trimmed, hair tied back, and remove all jewelry.
• Always use footwear when using the restroom facilities.
• Children not participating in class must be supervised.
• Never walk around shirtless outside the locker rooms / restrooms.
• Use ww.GracieUniversity.com to review yesterday or prepare for tomorrow.

On the mat

• If you’re late, check-in with the instructor before entering class.
• Always respect, encourage, and educate your training partners.
• Watch with good posture, and communicate with a respectful language.
• Select training partners that make you feel safe and comfortable.
• Never feel obligated to spar with anyone; listen to your body.
• Tap early, tap often, and make your partner’s safety a top priority.
• Report any inappropriate, unclean, or unsafe students to the instructors.
• Report all injuries, abrasions, or skin infections to the instructors.
• When nursing injuries, train less, watch more, but come to class.
• Chase the knowledge, not the belt.

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