• It is tradition to bow to your seniors/coaches/professor when you enter the training area.
 It is a way of saying hello, and your professor or higher belts should bow back as a sign of courtesy.  We are not a cult, so mutual respect is the key to friendships and respect.
   

• A mutual standing bow is a traditional sign of respect when you enter or exit the training area.

   

• Keep a respectful posture in the training area. (No slouching or
 lying down) Please sit or kneel properly.

   

• Classes begin with a formal bow to the coaches/professors, with
 students lining up in descending grade order.

   

• Classes end with a formal bow of respect to the flags, then Grandmaster Carlos Gracie Senior, Rocian Gracie Jr, your professor, and other students.
   

• All students must check in before class, belt advancement requires time in, and knowing your curriculum. 
   

• During class, when the coach/professor is demonstrating the
 techniques, every student must sit, kneel, or stand in good posture.


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• If you are late for class, sit or kneel by the side of the training area for safety reasons and wait for permission from the Professor to enter class.

   

• If you need to leave the mat or leave earlier, you must inform your coach/professor.

   

• Don't over-fight the techniques; it is better to tap out than get injured. 
   

• If your opponent taps, stop immediately.
   

• Respect the tap and your opponent; without an opponent, it's hard to grapple yourself.
   

• Unnecessary injuries cause a classmate to lose mat training time or quit.
   

• Keep your ego in check to avoid negativity and to avoid negative feelings. This helps prevent injuries.
   

• If you accidentally injure your classmate, apologize and avoid the same mistakes. 
   

• Remember to keep the training hall ( dojo) a family-friendly environment. 
   

• Bow to your partner before and after a grappling match.

   

• Talking should be kept to a minimum level and should relate to the
 class subject. Do not trash-talk other students, coaches, or your 
 professor. Trash talking is not productive and, at times, can get out of control and cause resentment and anger on the mats. Anger and other psychological issues caused by trash-talking can cause a mental block, which prevents learning.

   

• Absolutely no foul language inside the school.

   

• Keep your fingernails and toenails short for everyone’s safety.

   

• All MMA students must wear headgear and protective gear in the cage: Head Gear, Groin Cup, and Mouth Piece. Chest gear and shin guards are highly recommended; only ARGBJJ gear is allowed in class or in the ring.

   

• Any open wounds must be covered with a bandage or wrap to prevent serious infections. Any skin conditions must be healed to avoid spreading them to others.
   

• If a student is coughing, sneezing, or has signs of fever, please stay home until you are no longer showing symptoms. If you attend class with any symptoms, you will be asked to return another day for class. Please call the school if you are going to miss a week of classes. Call 615-989-7945

   

• All students, Instructors, and Professors must wear the official  Rocian Gracie Jr uniform. The uniform pants and top must be the same color. No other school or outside uniforms are allowed in class. 

   

• Under your Kimono / Gi, an ARGBJJ rash-guard or ARGBJJ  t-shirt is mandatory to wear the official ARGBJJ black Rash Guard or GMA training t-shirt underneath the go/kimono.

   

• It is mandatory to have underwear underneath the Gi pants or MMA shorts. For No-Gi Classes, Students must wear official ARGBJJ MMA shorts or ARGBJJ Jiu-Jitsu Gi pants as well as an ARGBJJ Shirt or ARGBJJ Rash Guard, and their belt.
   

• The uniform must be clean at all times. A dirty uniform is a sign of disrespect to your classmates. Also, keep good hygiene and carry some mints.

   

• When tying the uniform, students must face the edge of the mats away from the flags and other students.

   

• The Jiu-Jitsu belt represents your progress. Keep it on. Refer to non Black Belt instructors as “Coaches”. Refer to Black-Belt instructors as “Professors” and to Rocian Gracie Jr. as “Master”.
   

• For safety reasons, all metal objects, jewelry, piercings, necklaces, and other items should be removed during class.
   

• No shoes, food, or drink on the mats. Cell phones in the training mat area should be muted ( If you are on call, please keep it silenced or inform your Professor or coach)

   

• As a traditional martial art school following the Gracie methods, a student can not compete at any BJJ / MMA events without an ARGBJJ coach in their corner. We are a team and compete as a team. Team coaches must complete the Safe Sport Coaching Course and the MMA Coaching Courses. 

   

• All students and Instructors should wear shoes/slippers when walking outside the building or in the bathroom.

   

• Bring your own water bottle; you can fill your water bottle at the
 filtered water machine.