Adherence to the following rules is necessary for your health and safety, and for class discipline and teaching.

Personal

1. No rings, watches, earrings, bracelets, necklaces or other jewelry will be worn.
2. Do not chew gum, eat food or candy, or bring drinks other than water into the dojo.
3. Keep finger and toe nails short.
4. Wear clothing that is clean and in good repair, and maintain a clean body.
5. Profanity, foul language, or any sign of disrespect will not be tolerated.
6. Unless otherwise instructed, do not lean against walls, lie on the mat, or sit improperly.
7. Horseplay will not be tolerated.
8. Do not eat at least 1 hour prior to class (2 hours preferred). Avoid foods with tomato sauce or high fat/oil content.
9. Treat your training partner in the same manner you would like to be treated.
10. Never display anger, bad temper, criticize, or ridicule others.
11. Before practicing kicking and punching techniques, make sure the knees, ankles, elbows, wrists and shoulders are well warmed up.
12. To prevent joint damage, avoid kicking or punching "the air" with power and speed.
13. Know the location of the First Aid kit and emergency phone numbers (hospital, ambulance, doctor, police).
14. Take care of minor injuries before they become major ones.
15. All bleeding should be reported to the instructor.
16. Participants should have regular physical examinations.

Training

1. Be on time.  Failure to arrive on time for class is a show of disrespect to the instructor and to your partner.
2. Pay strict attention to the instructor.
3. Warm-up and cool-down periods are vital to prevent muscle and joint injuries.
4. Giving way is not a sign of weakness, being macho is.
5. Do not misuse your martial arts knowledge, inside or outside the Dojo.
6. Avoid practicing any technique that has not been formally taught.
7. Never use a technique that is beyond your capabilities.
8. Exercise caution when applying throws, joint locks and neck restraints.
9. When throwing, control and assist your partner to break fall.
10. Forceful bending, wrenching or twisting joints must be avoided.
11. All competition or sparring should be approved and supervised.
12. Use control when sparring or applying techniques.

Dojo

1. Take proper care of the Dojo's equipment and mats. Keep your dojo in good repair.
2. Make sure safety equipment, and mats are in good repair before practicing.

Failure to comply with these rules may result in being dismissed from the practice, being asked to sit on the sidelines, or performing additional exercises.