At Frota Academy, it’s extremely important for us that our instructors and students follow a proper dojo etiquette.

The „dojo etiquette“ is a set of rules that need to be followed, so that every student in the Frota Academy has the optimal training, learning, and socializing experience.
There aren’t many rules, so we’d like to politely ask you to follow them. If any of these rules are unclear, please ask your instructor for a clarification – they’ll be happy to help out.

Now, let’s take a look at the dojo etiquette rules at the Frota Academy.

• Shoes are forbidden on the mats, with the exception of wrestling shoes
• Always show up well-groomed. Nails on your toes and fingers should be trimmed
• Don’t wear jewelry. Piercings also have to be removed, for the sake of safety
• If you’re feeling sick, have a skin condition (such as ringworm or staph), or anything similar – please consult a doctor and do not come to training until you’re healthy again
• Don’t be late. If you are late and the class has already started, ask your instructor for permission to join the class
• Training BJJ, Grappling or MMA outside the Frota Team is not allowed. Breaking this rule leads to an immediate exclusion from the Team

• Don’t step onto the tatami without the instructor’s permission
• Greet everyone according to their belt rank – greet higher belts first (BJJ)
• Shake hands with your training partner before each sparring session
• Avoid being aggressive and using too much intensity in training. Instead, try to be loose – our goal is to improve, not to hurt each other
• Keep quiet during training. Don’t interrupt the instructor and don’t disturb the flow of the class in any way
• Focus during training
• Never leave the mats without first getting permission from your instructor. It’s okay to ask for a break if you don’t feel well or if you’re injured
• Keep your kimono folded and/or your other equipment properly arranged in all places inside the academy and on the tatami
• Rearrange your kimono and/or other equipment after each drilling and sparring session

• In case of personal problems with another team member, address your instructor directly
• If you have an individual question, wait until the class is finished or until the instructor invites you to ask
• Wash and dry your kimono and/or other equipment as soon as you can, so that it’s ready for the next class