Rolling Etiquette

~ Respect everyone. Start and End every roll with a slap bump or hand shake ~

TAP OUT (the safe method to signal your partner to stop the match and let go)

• 3 ways to tap-out – Make sure your training partner is aware and responsive!
  • 3x distinct taps with your hand on the body that they can feel. (Preferred method)
  • 3x distinct stomps with your feet on the floor so they can hear it.
  • Yell or shout, “Tap!” so they can hear it.

• Pay attention to your training partners tap and be ready to release immediately.
• This is just training and not a life or death situation. Tap when you get caught!
• No yanking or jerking submissions. You must be controlled with your movements.

SUBMISSION LEGALITY

• No neck, face or jaw cranks of any kind allowed. We practice clean techniques here.
• You must gain permission from the instructor to use leg locks prior to rolling. 
  • Straight ankle locks are the only leg submission white belts can use.

• No finger locks and you must grab at least 4 fingers if gripping the hand.

HYGIENE

• Your workout gear must be clean prior to practice. If you do not you will not be allowed to practice. 
• Your finger and toenails must be trimmed.

ETIQUETTE

• Your #1 job is to take care of your training partner. 
• Your #2 job is to take care of yourself. 
• If you are rolling and bump into another pair rolling you need to stop and move out of the way. 
• You must move out of the way of rolling higher belts.
• Pay attention to others around you.
• No angry rolling. If you get frustrated, leave the training area and calm down.
• No face grabbing. Fingers stay away from your training partners face. 
• No jewelry during training (Watches, face piercings, bracelets, necklaces, or rings)
• No offensive language.

~ Remember to leave your ego at the door, enter with an open mind and be cool ~

Code of Conduct

• Be Respectful ~ to this gym and everyone in it.
• No profanity or offensive language.
• Arrive to the gym early enough to change, bow-in and start on time.
• Sign in when you arrive at the gym.
• Ask for instructor permission prior to using any equipment.
• No talking while the instructor is talking.
• Do not hurt yourself or others.
• Be controlled with your practice.
• You are responsible for your partner’s safety.
• You need instructor permission to do leg locks.
• You must have the appropriate gear to participate in your chosen program.
• No food or drink in the training area.

Code of Cleanliness

• No shoes on matted area.
• Shoes must be worn in the bathroom and/or outside.
• Come to class clean, finger- and toenails trimmed, teeth brushed and wearing deodorant.
• Workout gear must be clean before practice.
• Shower and wash workout gear immediately after practice. 
• Do not wear dirty workout clothes to class.
• If you use our equipment, clean it and put it back neatly where you found it.
• Help clean the mats at the end of class.
• Clean up your belongings and throw your trash away.