UNIFORM AND HYGIENE STANDARDS

Uniform Standards

• All GIs/kimonos/uniforms must be clean and free of tears (to avoid injury) for every class. A dirty GI or No GI uniform is a sign of disrespect to your dojo, instructor and training partners. We suggest students having more than one uniform.
• All students must wear the official VB BJJ GI or No GI uniform.
• All students should have their names written in the inside of the GI top, bottom and belt.
• GI top and bottom must be the same color.
• Belt must be tied at all times.
• No GI class requires appropriate No GI uniform.
• Face the wall when tying the GI to show respect to your Professor and teammates.
• All metal objects, jewelry, piercings, necklaces or other such items are prohibited to prevent injuries.
• Utilize the shelves and cubbies for your training gear. Do not leave gear scattered or blocking the passages.
• No shoes, food, drink or chewing gum on the mat.

Hygiene Standard

• All hygiene standards are based on the concept of team fellowship and respect to one another, the instructor and the dojo. All students share the responsibility of keeping the academy safe and clean.
• Attention to personal hygiene is mandatory. All students are required to be clean and free of foul orders. Professors hold the right to ask a student to leave if good personal hygiene is not being followed.
• All nails must be trimmed (fingers & toes).
• Long hair must be pulled back.
• Colored hair spray is not allowed.
• Earrings and all body piercings are prohibited.
• No lubricants or skin creams that may lead to an unfair advantage are allowed.
• In the case that you begin to bleed during class, please stop training and cleanup after yourself if necessary. Only return to the mat and training when the bleeding has stopped.
• Open cuts and abrasions must be covered with the appropriate dressing.
• If you are infected with a transferable fungus or bacterial infection such as ringworm, staphylococcus, etc. training or use of the facility is prohibited until fully cleared.
• No walking throughout the academy barefoot, please bring sandals.