Gym rules & Etiquette

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If it is your first time coming to the gym, and you are looking to participate in a trial session, class, or private lesson, you MUST fill out the waiver form.

If you are late for the start of class, wait for the Instructor's attention and ask permission to join the class.

NEVER step on the mat with your shoes on, and always wear your shoes while walking outside the mat areas and in the bathroom. Disrespect for the mat is disrespect for the gym.

We are a no-gi gym.  It is recommended that you wear a fitted rash guard, and nicely fitted shorts without pockets or compressed shorts/pants (e.g. yoga pants, MMA shorts, vale tudo shorts, Muay Thai shorts, soccer shorts).  No jewelry, otherwise you could injure yourself, your teammates, or damage your personal property.

You should be clean and neat before coming to the gym.  Currently, we don't offer showers.  Keep fingernails and toenails clipped, as this will prevent injuring yourself or your gym partners.  And keep your hands, feet,  body and breath ALWAYS CLEAN.

Gloves, shin guards must be clean and wiped down daily.  Jiu Jitsu uniforms must be washed daily.  If you plan on doing multiple classes, back to back, bring an extra change of clothes.

• Sparring and rolling is always optional and never mandatory.  It is only allowed with Instructor approval.  
• When sparring and rolling is in session, please be aware of your surroundings.  If you and your partner get too close to another group, immediately STOP, and reset away from that group.  
• Don't go too hard.  Remember that especially if you want to train the next day.  We specifically make it clear that you train at Instructor approved percentages with your partner.  Start at 10%.  The highest permitted is 80%, and is under lead Instructor's watch and rules.  No exceptions.
• Consider each person's experience.  If you train with someone new, be helpful.  If they are experienced, but you are more experienced, use that level difference as an opportunity to work on areas of your game where you are inexperienced.  Also consider size difference, and what you'll work with each other to ensure that you'll have a safe and fun learning experience together.
• If you ask someone to roll and they decline, that's OK.  Respect their request, and ask someone else.

The gym offers general items such as weights, dummies, punching/kicking bags, kicking and punching pads, Muay Thai, Boxing, and MMA gloves, and other training equipment.  When you utilize these items, please make sure to re-rack the weights, wipe down/clean and put all equipment back in order.  No exceptions.

If you are NOT feeling well, such as having a fever, the flu, COVID, or any other health issues that could impact the health of others in the gym, please DO NOT come to gym until you are fully recovered.  We try our best to ensure that everyone here can train in a safe and healthy environment.  If you have any questions about this, please let us know!

We offer water at $1 a bottle.  But it is free if you have social media like Facebook or Instagram and check-in. :)