Gracie Barra Clearwater School Rules
Respect Your Teammates, Respect Your School, Respect the Art
- Bow to the center of the mat when you enter.
- Bow to the center of the mat when you exit.
- Keep a respectful posture in the dojo.
- Classes begin with a formal bow to the instructor, with students lining up in descending grade order.
- Classes end with a formal bow to the picture of Grand Master Carlos Gracie Senior, and then to the instructor.
- During class, when the instructor is demonstrating the techniques, every student must sit in seiza (kneeling).
- For safety reasons, if you are late for class sit by the side of the mat and wait for the permission from the Professor.
- For safety reasons, if you need to leave the mat or leave earlier you must ask permission from the Professor.
- Bow to your partner before and after practice.
- Talking should be kept to a minimum level and should relate to the class subject.
- Absolutely no foul language inside the school.
- Keep fingernails and toenails short for everyone’s safety.
- All students must wear the official Gracie Barra uniform. The uniform pants and top must be the same color.
- It is mandatory to wear the official Gracie Barra black rash guard or training shirt underneath the kimono.
- The uniform must be clean at all times. A dirty uniform is a sign of disrespect.
- The uniform must be worn at all times.
- When tying the uniform, face the wall.
- The belt represents your progress. Keep it on.
- Refer to black-belt instructors as “Professor.”
- All metal objects, jewelry, piercing, necklaces and other items should be removed.
- No shoes, food or drink on the mat.
- No cell phones in the dojo area.
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