Academy Rules

COBRINHA BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU MAT RULES

• Bow when entering and exiting the mat.
• Greet teammates upon entering the mat. Shake everyone hands upon entering mat.
• Welcome, all guest and visitors by introducing yourself. Treat newcomers as you would like to be treated.
• Use respectful language and behavior, especially around minors. No curse/swear words allowed at the academy.
• Always use a clean, dry Gi (white and blue gi only) No outside patch. No mismatch Gi allowed. Do not wear the same Gi for more than two classes in a row.
• Before stepping foot on the mat, make sure to have your entire Gi on as well as a properly tightened belt.
• Do not remove Gi tops or rash guards until the class has ended.
• Must have the rash guard for No-Gi class. Rash guard worn must be according to the color of the belt. T-shirts are not permissible.
• Must have black tight pants under the shorts for No-Gi classes. The rule is applicable for men and women.
• Must have rash guard under the Gi. Training without the rash guard is not permissible
• Make sure you take your shoes off before entering the mat.
• Put shoes on immediately upon exiting the mat. This holds true even if you’re just going to the bathroom.
• Keep fingers and toenails short and trimmed.
• Always compliment your sparring partner and shake/touch hands before and after the roll.
• Only apply as much force as needed. Never intentionally harm anyone.
• Be on time to class. If you happen to arrive late, wait at the entrance to the mat until the instructor says it’s okay for you to join.
• Ask the instructor’s permission to leave before exiting the mat.
• Refrain from chatting while the instructor is talking.
• No cell phone on the mat during class.
• No picture or video taping the classes
• No food or gum on the mat.
• When the instructor assigns a task, continue doing that task until the instructor says otherwise. You can never drill a technique too many times!
• Have fun!