Sparring – Be respectful of your training partners,  match their intensity and be careful of other groups on the mat. If you are looking for a training partner, raise your hand to indicate you are free. Do not ask Black Belts to roll, they will choose their training partners. Respect everyones option to say no without explanation. 

Lower belts give way to higher belts – When sparring, if your training interferes with another group, the lower belts will relocate their training. 

No Slamming – If you pick your partner up, you are responsible for getting them back to the mat safely.

Tap early and tap often – At Riverfront Jiu Jitsu, we do not train with an ego. There is no reason to get hurt, or injure a training partner. Respect the tap and release a submission immediately when your partner physically or verbally taps. 

No coaching from the sidelines – We know it is tempting to help your child out during sparring but instruction from many voices is confusing! Please allow the coaches to instruct your child. 

No talking during instruction– Please be respectful of our instructors time and expertise. Pay attention when the instructor is demonstrating the techniques. 

Keep your gear clean and nails cut – Gi’s are wear once wash once. Please be courteous to your fellow students,  maintain clean gym gear and keep nails trimmed. 

If you have a rash or skin infection, please do not come to class – These types of infection are easily transferred and highly contagious. Seek treatment early and return only once the rash or infection is controlled. Please note, ringworm, jock itch and athletes foot are all from the same bacteria and require treatment.

Gear – Proper gear must be worn to class. Sparring in striking class requires a mouthguard, boxing gloves, shin guards and an athletic cup where applicable. 

Attire – Rash guards must be worn under Gi's. For No Gi classes please make sure your shorts do not have zippers or anything that can damage the mats. A rash guard is preferred. No loose fitting clothing. 

Shoes MUST be worn to the bathroom – Once you leave the mat shoes should be put on immediately. Additionally, shoes must be worn in the shower. 

No shoes on the mat – We do not want to risk transferring any bacteria onto our clean mats. Feel free to keep flip flops or slides at the gym.

Keep all gym gear on the bleachers – The seating area should be clear of all bags and shoes.  Water bottles can be kept at the edge of the mat.

Sign in – Please  check in  when you get to class on the BJJ Link app. Attendance plays a part in your progress and belt promotions.

Riverfront Jiu Jitsu CLASS RULES