Jiu-Jitsu Gi  Rules :

 Only White ( White is the official color for our School ) , Blue or Black, (Pink for women’s) Gi are allowed at Newaza Bjj, no other colors, Jacket and pants have to match the color (ex: white Jacket with white pants ) Absolutely no other school or affiliation patches may be worn during training... 

CONSIDERATION: 

Students at all times must be considerate and courteous to other students and make the effort to train with all due respect for their fellow participants. Each student must make the effort to actively share and cooperate with other students and guests. Additionally, students shall be diligent in their efforts to be on time for classes. 

SAFETY: 

Joint locks & Chokes – There is a traditional responsibility for the person applying a lock (arm, leg, foot, neck, etc.) or choke/strangle to ensure that he or she does not “snap-on” a lock or crack with a sharp and vicious movement, giving the opponent insufficient time to submit. In the application of joint locks, once the hold is tight, apply pressure slowly until your partner submits. Skill and style are important in the martial arts, and so are the care and nowhere more than in the use of locks and chokes. Students must develop a feeling of sensitivity. Also, no neck cranks or heel hooks are allowed in sparring. 

TAPPING: 

When your partner taps the mat, your body or his own body, with his hand or foot, or yells, “STOP”. He is letting you know that he is yielding. Release pressure than either maintain with control or release the hold. 

THROWING: 

It is the thrower’s responsibility to see that the mat is clear before throwing. Do not throw a beginner unless the instructor gives his consent. Release the hold completely if your partner quickly moves in the wrong direction of escape; his counter move may cause injury. 

HORSEPLAY: 

No roughhouse or horseplay before, during, or after class practice. The potential exists for injury to others as well as yourself or your partner. 

PERSONAL HYGIENE & CLEANLINESS: 

 Students shall keep their finger and toenails trimmed, and shall be considerate of others by maintaining their own personal hygiene. The regular use of showers, deodorant, etc. is encouraged and should be done prior to coming to class. Participants shall wear clean GI or uniforms to class and wash their uniforms regularly. If a student has any cuts or sores on their body, they must cover them before class. If bandages come off during class, students should place them in the trash and replace the covering. Any blood on the mat should be wiped up immediately with a disinfectant solution (ask the instructor for assistance). 

FOOTWEAR:

Only clean barefoot or socks are allowed. No Street shoes on mats. 

STORAGE:  

 Students may not store their Gi’s or any personal belongings at the Academy. All members share the responsibility of maintaining our Academy in an orderly, clean, and sanitary manner for all to enjoy. Bathrooms and changing rooms are to remain neat and clean and students have a responsibility to cooperate in this regard. 

ETIQUETTE: 

 During class please refer to the instructor as “SENSEI”, “PROFESSOR”. If the instructor is not a Black Belt please refer to the instructor as “SENPAI” , "Coach” or "Instructor". Although here at the Academy we like to be informal, it is disrespectful during class to address the instructor in a personal manner. It is also disrespectful to talk while an Instructor is teaching; Listen and Learn! Students are expected to come on time for class. In the event, a student comes in late he or she must call and ask permission to the instructor before entering the mat by calling SENSEI OR SENPAI. All students must bow when coming in and getting out of the mat. 

Please be considerate to others and turn off all cell phones, pages, tablets, etc, as it may disturb the class. If you are waiting for an emergency call or need to keep the cell phone on please notify the instructor. 

Foods, drinks, and cell phones are prohibiting in the mat area. 

Students shall have the same discipline inside and outside the mat.  Street fights are not tolerated and may occur in their membership privileges revoked.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL:  The use of drugs and /or Alcohol at our Academy is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Members suspected of using either will be asked to leave the Academy immediately and may have their membership privileges revoked.  

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