Clothing, Gear & Hygiene – What we expect

To ensure a safe and hygienic training environment, we expect participants of our trainings, seminars and workshops to follow these guidelines at all times.

For general instructions and tips on how to wash martial arts gear, see our “Gear Cleaning Instructions”-document.

Clothing Guidelines

  • Training clothes should not have any metal pieces (e.g. zippers)
  • Sport shirts should be tight fitting to avoid fingers/toes getting caught
  • Sport shirts should cover the armpits, shoulders and not be sleeveless
  • Make sure your sports clothes are freshly washed and clean
  • Hijabs are explicitly permitted at all trainings and seminars
  • Avoid training gear with visuals or language that could be considered offensive or inappropriate. This includes items referencing political messages, violence, drugs, alcohol, or anything that may cause discomfort or distraction to others. Use good judgment when choosing what to wear.

Hygiene

Before training

  • Ensure that you have freshly cut nails (toes and fingers)
  • Take off any jewellry before the start of class
  • Piercings, earrings, etc. should be removed before class where possible
  • If a piercing/earring cannot be removed, it needs to be taped off properly
  • Make sure to shower before class
  • Should you have an infectious illness or suspicious spots, we expect you to stay home until medically cleared for training
  • If you have long hair, tie it up before class with soft hair ties
  • If you are wearing make-up, hair or skin products, ensure that they don’t rub off or remove them before class
  • Open wounds need to be taped off properly with clean tape
  • Make sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping onto the mats

During training

  • You can only access the mat area barefoot (or in specifically designated grappling socks)
  • Outside of the mat area, shoes are to be worn at all times, especially when using the bathrooms
  • Sports bags and other items should not be placed on the mat space
  • In case of bleeding during training: The person bleeding needs to stop, clean the wound and tape it off properly
  • Should any blood get on the mats or training equipment, it is to be properly cleaned off before resuming

After training

  • Dispose of all waste in the designated waste bins, don’t leave waste lying on the mats or general dojo area
  • Make sure to shower after class to avoid skin infections
  • Properly wash all your gear in a timely manner, don’t let it sit in your sports bag. This causes bacterial growth