Code of Conduct

CODE OF CONDUCT
1. All uniforms should be clean, washed, dry, and free of rips and tears.

GI CLASS: White gis only, except during competition classes, open mat sessions, and where noted.
NO GI CLASS: All black no-gi attire, except during competition classes, open mat sessions, and where noted. No-gi attire must be free of zippers, buttons, and pockets.
Colored graphics, patches, embroidery designs, etc. are welcome! Please refrain from wearing logos of other academies when possible (except for Art of Jiu Jitsu or other academies owned by Mendes Bros Black Belts).

2. We require that students refrain from training when sick or infectious to avoid imposing risk on others. This includes colds/fevers/flu/viruses, as well as fungal rashes/ringworm/other infections on the skin. This is for the safety of everyone. Thank you for your cooperation.
3. Please use changing stalls or bathrooms to change.
4. Please wear shoes/sandals throughout the academy, especially in the restrooms. We will be barefoot on the mats at all times. Feet should be clean prior to stepping on the mats and we are happy to provide cleaning wipes if needed at any time.
5. Avoid wearing jewelry and other accessories while training. These may cause minor injuries/abrasions to the skin. Small containers are available to store your jewelry in while participating in class.
6. Keep walkways clear of items; we have cubbies and hooks available for storage.
7. Please do not directly coach children or other students during class. This will interfere with the student's ability to problem solve on their own, and it is disruptive to the instructors and to all students participating.
8. Toe nails and finger nails MUST be kept clean and neatly trimmed at all times. No exceptions. This is for your safety and that of your training partners.
9. Respect for yourself, for your instructors, and for your teammates will be expected at all times.
10. Please feel free to take photos of / inside the academy! However, videotaping of our classes is prohibited.

ACADEMY ETIQUETTE
• Black belt instructors can be addressed as Professor, while instructors carrying a blue, purple, or brown belt can be addressed as Coach.
• Bow when entering and leaving the mat, as a sign of respect and gratitude.
• Welcome new students, and be helpful to them when you can be. We have ALL experienced our first day of jiu jitsu, and giving one another this respect is expected at Breathe Jiu Jitsu.
• If you are running late to class, you are still welcome to join us! Please try to arrive within the first 15 minutes of class and enter the building and the mats quietly to minimize disruption.
• If you are part of the competition team, please disregard the last point and be strict with punctuality.
• If you are preparing for a competition and need to choose specific training partners for your live rolls, please communicate that with your teammates if you decide not to roll with them due to a significant difference in size or skill level.

Please feel free to contact us at info@breathejiujitsu.com at any time for questions or concerns.