Gym Rules

The following set of rules is meant to create a fun, safe, professional, and focused Brazilian Jiu Jitsu environment.  Please take the time to read this set of rules and ask any clarifying questions you may have.  Any updates to this document will be announced publicly for review.

Gym etiquette

• No grappling off of the mat space.
• No horseplay allowed.
• No foul language.  We are a family friendly environment.
• Please minimize off-mat conversation during instruction.
• Everyone must be treated with courtesy and respect.
• Changing must be done in a changing room only, do not use our restroom.
• Please leave the gym how you found it (all trash picked up).
• Life happens, if you are late to class, wait for coach/profesor to acknowledge you before stepping on the mat (There is no rush, we would rather you arrive safely late than get hurt being here on time)
• Nogi Spats/leggings need to be covered at all times.

Mat rules

• Always shake the coaches/professors hand. This is a sign of respect for our gym.
• Be on the mats and ready to line up prior to the start of class.
• Line up at the beginning and end of class in order of rank.
• Do not “surprise attack” fellow students to roll.  Always make sure your training partner is ready for training.
• Female Friendly Gym: Female Practitioners can decline any role with a Male Practitioner regardless of belt color.
• Communicate any injuries or mitigating training factors to your coach prior to class.
• Engage in all warm up and drills to the best of your ability, unless you have communicated a limiting factor to your coach.
• No side conversations during the instruction period.
• No food or drinks on the mats.
• Ask for permission before stepping off mats (unless it’s a water break).
• The following techniques are prohibited from the corresponding belt ranks while rolling.  We may review these techniques in class, but please do not perform during live rolls.
• White Belts: Jumping guard, flying attacks, heal hooks, kani basami, wrist locks, bicep/calf slicers, and slamming.
• Blue belts: Jumping guard, flying attacks, and kani basami.

Hygiene & Uniform

• Always wear a clean uniform, with no holes or tears.
• Uniforms must not have any offensive language or imagery.
• A rash guard or t-shirt must be worn in no gi, and under your gi uniform.
• Fingernails and toenails must be clipped short.
• No jewelry, watches, etc…  can be worn on the mats.  If it's hard, take it off.
• Shoes must be worn off the mats.
• No shoes on the mats.
• No training while sick.
• Please bring any skin rashes to the instructor's attention.
• Offensive tattoos are not to be displayed at any time.
• Everyone is responsible for cleaning the mats at the end of class.

Kids Zone

Meant for those 6 and under, but anyone can stay and watch the TV. If you are wanting to watch something different, please ask a member of the office. Please pick up after yourself. Objects on the gym-side of the KZ shelf are off limits as they are for the mats.

Competitors

• You must have permission to compete under the Mercy Jiu Jitsu/Wise Brazilian Jiu Jitsu name.
• Competitors must review and accept the competition code of conduct. Failure to follow competition guidelines may prohibit future competitions under the Mercy Jiu Jitsu/Wise Brazilian Jiu Jitsu name.
• Competitors must wear Mercy Jiu Jitsu/ Wise Brazilian Jiu Jitsu patched uniforms while competing under team name.