Etiquette

While we do have certain rules and guidelines that may seem formal, there is a reason for it. A sense of respect and discipline is necessary in any sport or martial art that may be dangerous if taken lightly. Please abide by all Academy Etiquette and advice.

​

TRAINING

• Train to the best of your ability and put maximum effort into each lesson.

• Be consistent and attend classes at least twice per week.

• Be courteous and treat your peers and instructors with respect.

• Consistently seek to improve upon the skills you are learning and commit them to muscle memory.

• Immediately report any illness or injury to your instructor.

​

ETIQUETTE

• If you arrive late, simply find a partner and ask them for a quick recap of what the class is currently working on, so as not to disrupt the instructor. If you need to leave early, please inform the instructor as a courtesy before stepping off the mat.

• Adults are not required to bow or address instructors formally.

• Children and teens ought to bow before entering onto the mat and address instructors as Professor or Coach.

• Please remain quiet and attentive during class, especially when the instructor is talking or demonstrating a technique.

​

CLEANLINESS

• Help keep the academy safe and clean. Clean up after yourself.

• Academy sweat towels are available - deposit used towels in the provided laundry bin.​

​

PERSONAL HYGIENE

• Your gi and athletic attire must be washed at home after every class, and be clean, odor-free, and in good condition for every class. Do your part to keep yourself and your training partners free from infection.

• Clean your feet prior to stepping on the mat.

• No bare feet in the restrooms.

• No personal property is allowed on the mats – please remove and store any hats, jewelry, bags, and shoes in the cubbies.

• Students must maintain good personal hygiene for the safety and comfort of themselves and their training partners.

• Refrain from using heavily fragranced body products, perfume, body sprays, or cologne.

• Do not train if you are ill or have a skin condition such as a rash, fungus, or ringworm. Any skin condition should be reported to the instructor prior to training.

• Please keep fingernails and toenails short and smooth to prevent accidental injury to yourself and others.

​

ATTIRE

• Students must wear a white, blue, or black Renzo Gracie Academy gi for gi class. No other academy or team patches may be visible on the gi.

• Students must wear a Renzo Gracie Academy rashguard or t-shirt with either Renzo Gracie shorts/spats or shorts/spats without any other academy or team designs visible for no-gi class.

• All students must have their name written on their belt and inside of their gi jacket and gi pants for identification and lost + found purposes.

• No street attire allowed on the mats.

• No footwear (shoes, sandals, flip flops, slippers) are allowed on the mats.

​

MINDSET

• Leave your temper and ego at the door. Once on the mat, there is no place for bad tempers, anger, ego, or bad attitude.

• Do not abuse your knowledge.

• Absolutely no intentional harm or bullying to others. Help keep yourself and your training partners healthy and free of injury so everyone can continue to train regularly.