TEAM ETIQUETTE

No sparring before Coach approval – read our sparring policy here: https://www.thefightsystem.com/about-us/ipfs-sparring-policy/
Competition Eligibility – you will need Coach’s approval to compete. He will want to make sure you are certified to the necessary technical level first.

Do not come to class smelling like alcohol, cigarettes, or marijuana.
Do not park along the far right side of the building/driveway (private property).
Aim to keep your attitude engaged, respectful, and “can-do”.
No Rashes on the mats i.e. ringworm, staph, poison oak, etc.
Please refrain from wearing overly revealing apparel to training. I.e. spandex shorts, only spats (men), crop tops, etc.

(Please go over these with your child, or have them read it)

Please try to let us know if your child won’t be able to make it to class!
Please make sure your child brings their own water bottle (with their name on it) to class every day.
Your child will need to bring a mouthguard to every class once they get beyond the initial beginning stage. Try to get one that has a tight fit, and make sure to mold it properly to their teeth.
If your child is sick, please keep them out of class until they are entirely better.
Please make sure to check that your child has clean feet and trimmed finger and toenails before they head to the gym.
Keep an eye out for itchy skin rashes – they can be contagious. If they have a patch, please notify us/show us so we can determine if it is something to worry about.
Remove all jewelry.
Long hair tied back securely.
Avoid clothes that are overly loose, sparkly, or have zippers/buttons/pockets.

Rule #1: No screaming in the dojo.
We don’t say, “oh, I don’t want to train with so-and-so” or any other variations on this phrase.
We try to have a good attitude and we try to stay focused the entire class.
We make sure to respect everyone in the training room.

Thank your training partner when they beat you in a roll. 1st, for making you better and helping you gain experience, 2nd, for preventing injuries on your body when they respect the tap and let go, and 3rd by demonstrating a genuine technique in action on you effectively, and you gotta feel it from the receiving end.
Don’t make excuses about why they tapped you or try to delegitimize their victory by saying you tapped early and you might have escaped if they tried to hold out longer.