Dojo Etiquette - Tikanga.

• Leave your pride at the door, you are here to learn

• ALL students must wear the correct CLEAN uniform for gi and no-gi classes - a dirty gi is a sign of disrespect

• Keep your nails/toenails short at all times

• Greet instructor and classmates when entering/exiting the mats

• NEVER walk on the mats with your shoes. EVER

• Students who are late to class should sit by the mats and wait for permission from the Professor to enter the mats

• Students who need to leave early or leave the mats must ask permission from the Professor before exiting the mats

• If using the toilets, shoes must be worn to and from and taken off before you enter the mats

• Remove all jewellery before class

• No coaching from the sidelines, no talking through class, questions are welcome at the end of class

• Absolutely NO bragging about submissions during class

• No phones, water or food on the mats, bags are to be stored in cubbies provided

• Be a good training partner and respect your fellow classmates

• If you have the flu, a cold or a contagious illness, please stay at home and treat before you return to the mats

• Absolutely no foul language on the mats