Code Of Conduct

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To ensure a safe and healthy training environment, the following is required of all Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mayde Creek students:

• Attend class clean/showered and wear deodorant.
• Clip fingernails and toenails short before each training session.
• Brush teeth to prevent offensive bad breath.
• Do not train with open cuts or scratches unless they are properly covered.
• Do not train if you are sick with common illnesses, such as the cold or flu.
• Shower after training to reduce the risk of skin infections.
• Address any skin issues immediately.  Often, issues like staph infections and MRSA start out looking and feeling like a bug bite or ingrown hair.  If you notice anything suspicious on your skin, please consult a physician and do not train until it is cleared up.
• Collect all clothing and training gear from the bathroom after each training session.  Leaving these articles causes foul odors and the spread of germs.
• Wash gi after every class.  A clean gi equals a clean life.

To maintain a respectful and comfortable training environment, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mayde Creek students must wear the academy-assigned white gi. No other uniform is allowed. 

The following must be regarded before each class:

• Activewear, such as a tee shirt or rash guard, must be worn under the gi top.
• All jewelry must be removed. 
• Avoid hair restraints with metal or plastic pieces to prevent hair from tangling or getting caught while training.
• No socks or shoes are permitted on the mat. 
• Off the mat space, shoes are required. Most individuals choose slides or flip flops for ease. 
• Personal items, such as shoes and small bags or purses, can be stored underneath patron chairs.

If you are not a student, please stay off the mat and keep a low volume so as not to disturb the teaching environment. Any special requests or questions should be communicated with the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mayde Creek support team.