- Bow as you enter the dojo
- Bow before you step on the mat (demonstrates intent to train without distraction)
- Bow before your coach at the start and end of class (demonstrates willingness to abide by the coach’s instruction)
- Bow before co-founders of BJJ (shows respect for origins)
- Shake hands with all fellow students before training (shows respect for partner and to wish no harm)
- Attend class on time and for the whole lesson unless excused by the coach
- If late for class, wait for coach’s invitation to join
- Attend in a clean gi with the correctly graded belt
- Attend in good hygiene, including trimmed and cleaned nails
- Ensure long hair is tied and with no metal fasteners
- Wear no piercings or jewellery to avoid injury to self and others
- Inform the coach before class of any injuries/ailments
- Do not attend class if you have high temperature or appearance of a rash/skin condition, in case of communicable or infectious disease. In case of doubt, be safe and visit your GP
- Members of Hillingdon BJJ wear the club badge on their Gi
When training at other academies, the above is the minimum expectation for Hillingdon BJJ students.
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