*PLEASE READ THE  RULES & MAT ETIQUETTE BELOW BEFORE BOOKING. 

*GI/Kimono with belt will be provided upon enrollment.

Gi grappling involves wearing a traditional martial arts uniform called Gi or  Kimono. The Gi has a collar that can be grabbed and used in techniques, such as chokes and throws. Gi grappling also involves using grips on the sleeves and pants to control the opponent's movement and execute techniques.

No-Gi, is done without wearing the traditional martial arts uniform. Instead, practitioners wear tight-fitting rash guards and shorts( no pockets or zippers. In No-gi grappling, there are no collars or sleeves to grab onto, so the focus is more on using body positioning and control to execute techniques.

Both styles of grappling have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, and many practitioners train in both to become well-rounded grapplers.

RULES & MAT ETIQUETTE

• Absolutely NO SHOES or SLIPPERS past the RED line, especially on the MATS!

• Come to class 10-15 mins early with a fresh Gi or No-Gi/Uniform (white, blue & black only - no mismatched colors) 

*DROP-INS, reach out & let the academy know ahead of time.  DO NOT SHOW UP UNANNOUNCED! 

• IF LATE, let us know via courtesy text (847) 859-9144. Stay off the mats until the instructor waves you in.

• Always let your Instructor know if you are injured or ill. DO NOT come to class sick, i.e., fever, cough, cold, sneezing, wheezing and barely breathing. You will be sent home.

• Students who have any injuries or health concerns must notify the instructor and know their limits while in class.

• Bow in and out when stepping on or off the mats.

• Hygiene: wash uniform, utilize the academy flip-flops when using the bathroom, use foot wash when entering the mats, trim finger and toe nails, wear deodorant, cover all cuts, and brush your teeth. These are the things that each of us can do to maintain a clean, healthy training atmosphere.

• Silence cell phones and take any calls outside.  Don't take photos or record videos during live training. 

• No food or drinks are allowed inside the academy, except water for students (drink water off the mats).

• Keep the changing rooms/bathroom and spectator area clean and orderly.

• Focus on learning and leave your ego out of the training room.

• Respect your peers and be courteous to everyone.

• Respect the tap & know when to tap. Take care of your training partner.

• For the safety and privacy of our students, DO NOT RECORD OR TAKE PHOTOS INSIDE THE TRAINING FACILITY.

NOTE TO PARENTS:

• ABSOLUTELY NO COACHING FROM THE SIDELINES. It is perfectly ok to just drop your child off - we'd actually prefer it.  Just be sure to pick them up on time. Kids are too easily distracted when they are constantly looking at their parents.  Safety is always our first priority and we need their undivided attention in order to prevent injuries.

• If your child has younger siblings, please keep them off the mats and don't allow them to run around in the waiting area.

• Please don't ask about stripes or promotions.  If you don't hear from us it means your child is doing well.

• ***Our classes are for ages 5 and up. NO EXCEPTIONS. If your child is still 4, please wait until after their birthday to contact us about setting up a trial class.

• For the safety and privacy of our students, DO NOT RECORD OR TAKE PHOTOS INSIDE THE TRAINING FACILITY WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION.