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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art designed to teach self discipline, respect, self defence and confidence.  BJJ is also a competitive sport, but implicitly sport jiu jitsu teaches the skills and mental discipline at the foundation of BJJ.  The following are rules which we expect all students to follow to provide a respectful and safe learning  environment for everyone.  Those not following the rules can and will be asked to leave the mats.

Hygiene:

BJJ has us in close contact so hygiene is very important.  We wash the mats every day with bleach as an essential part of safe training.  It is important for the students to adhere to these rules: 

1.     Don’t walk on the mats in your shoes or flip flops.

2.     Wear shoes or flip-flops off the mats, in changing areas and when going to the bathroom and wash/sanitise your hands.

3.     If you have any cuts tape them

4.     Cut your nails short

5.     Please come to class clean – especially feet and hands. 

6.     Wash your gi after use

7.     If you are sick do not train

General Etiquette:

These are generally expected at any BJJ school you go to.

1.      When a class is in session please wait quietly so as not to distract or impact the class Think “library” rules. 

2.     Bow on and off the mats

3.     If late for class wait quietly by the side of the mat to be invited on by the instructor or a black-belt (Professor).  Then bow on.

4.     Ask the instructor if you need to leave the class. 

5.     If a prior class is wrapping up, wait until the instructor invites you onto the mats for your class.

6.     Wait for designated water breaks to have water.  It is inconsiderate to have the class and/or training partners wait for you.

7.     When lining up at the beginning and end of class have your gis tidy and belts tied.  Do not jostle or shove and no talking.

8.     Coaches and assistants are there to help.  Talking back to the coaches is disrespectful and will result in being asked to leave the mats. 

Warmups

Do not jostle or shove during warmups.  Focus on the tasks and pay attention to technique.  The warmups are designed to help your BJJ.  This is not a time to socialise.

Skills

1.     Do NOT talk while the instructor is demonstrating the skills.  This is disrespectful to the instructor and to your teammates who are there to learn.

2.     If you have a question about the skill – raise your hand at the end of the demonstration and wait to be called upon.

3.     When practicing the skills allow your partner to execute the skill.  Help guide each other do the skill correctly. 

4.     If you need help raise your hand and wait for the instructor to come by.

5.     Do the skill shown.  Repeat the skill taking turns even if you think you know it.  Repetition helps retention. Continue until the instructor says time is up. 

6.     If you are seen not doing the skill shown or fighting your partner so they cannot practice the skill you will be asked to leave the mat and your partner assigned a new partner.

 Sparring

1.     Be ready to spar with mouthguard handy, and belts tied.  Tie your belt in between rounds (not during).
2.    Know who your training partner is.  If they are lower rank, size or age spar accordingly.

3.     No talking during sparring.

4.     If executing a submission go slowly and wait for the tap.

5.     Screams, “ow”, singing and talking count as a tap.

6.     No bragging.

7.     Know your space.  If you run into another pair, move for the higher rank.

Superfights and Sparring

1.     Be ready with gis fixed, mouthguard ready and belt tied.  If you are not ready you will miss your turn and someone else will be chosen in your place.  It is not respectful to make the class wait.

2.     No talking during the super-fights and watch your team-mates out of respect and support.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS In consideration for my attendance and participation in the self defence and martial arts training offered by New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited, I, the student/parent acknowledge the existence of certain inherent risks in this type of training and hereby agree to assume all risks. I further relieve the school, its management, assigned staff and fellow students from any liability resulting from loss, whether personal belongings or bodily injury. I agree that Wanaka Martial Arts Limited is also not responsible for any loss of or damage to, personal property.

 I agree that New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited, its directors, officers, members, employees, and contractors shall not be liable or responsible for any injuries to me which may occur as a result of: (a) my use of all amenities and equipment provided by New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited and my participation in any activity, class, program or instruction, (b) the sudden and unforeseen malfunctioning of any equipment, (c) New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited’s instruction, training, supervision or dietary recommendations, (d) my slipping and/or falling while in the facility, or on New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited’s premises, including adjacent footpath, driveway and street areas and (e) any collisions with any other members or vehicles of any kind while visiting or exercising at New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited facilities.

HEALTH & SAFETY

I am physically capable of participating in exercise and other programming provided by New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited and its instructors. I understand that physical exercise, including martial arts classes, can be strenuous and I am subject to risk of serious injury and possibly death. I understand that it is my obligation and discretion to consult a medical doctor before beginning any exercise programme

I agree that if I engage in any physical activity, or use any New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited amenity on the premises or off premises, including any sponsored New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited event, I do so ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. Any recommendations for changes in diet, including the use of food supplements and/or weight reduction products are entirely my responsibility and I will undertake to consult a physician prior to undergoing any dietary or food supplement changes.

I understand that the exercises provided by New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited may be extremely demanding and I take full responsibility for knowing, monitoring and acting within my abilities and learning and incorporating any modifications or adaptations necessary to proceed with such activities in a safe and appropriate manner.

I understand that New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited does NOT have a childcare program, nor does New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited provide for the safety and care of children. I agree that I am responsible for insuring the safety, care and protection of any children under my care, should they be present with me on New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited premises, including adjacent footpath and driveway areas. I also agree to provide a separate waiver for each minor child that may be on the New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited premises with me to participate in New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited classes or programs.

MARKETING & PROMOTION

From time to time images and videos may be taken of class and events to which I agree the club can use for promotional purposes indefinitely. If I do not wish for my or my child’s image to be used then I will contact the club owner.

PARTICIPANTS ACKNOWLEDGE

They are attending the course and understand that they have the choice whether or not to participate in activities, role plays, examples, exercises, drills or any other part of the course/event.

This waiver form including information on medical histories or physical limitations will be required of every course participant. Although New Zealand Jiu Jitsu takes all possible precautions to ensure the safety of all attendees/participants, attendees/participants acknowledge that participation is completely at their own risk and neither New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited Instructors, Associates, Facilitators or agents can be held in any way responsible for, and are therefore completely indemnified against, any injury or damage to yourself or property while attending any Course, Workshop, Training or Event of any type. It is recommended that you consult with a physician before participating in any form of exercise or exercise program.

Results that could be achieved by attending any workshop, course or training/event are provided as examples only and are based on previous attendee/participant achievements and experience. Attendees acknowledge their own decisions/abilities/situations may or may not lead them to achieve the same result but that the results referred to are possible because others have achieved them.

New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Limited therefore cannot be held responsible for any outcomes obtained by participants or any injury or other negative effect experienced as a result of attending an event/seminar/training now or in the future.

 I expressly agree that this release shall be binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. By signing this Waiver & Release, I acknowledge that I have read this release and understand all of its terms. I execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance