RESPECT THE DOJO
FROTA ACADEMY DOJO ETIQUETTE
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
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
DOJO RULES
TRAIN WITH RESPECT
BEFORE TRAINING:
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
Training BJJ, Grappling or MMA outside the Frota
Team is not allowed. Breaking this rule leads to
an immediate exclusion from the Team
DURING TRAINING:
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
AFTER TRAINING:
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
