DOJO RULES FOR WARRIOR JUDO

SAFETY FIRST!

• Be respectful of the Dojo (training hall) & mat area. Keep it clean
• No activity on the mats without an instructor present
• No horseplay or unsafe games
• Exercise and warm-up before judo to reduce the potential for injury
• Keep fingernails & toenails clean and short
• No metal objects, watches, jewelry, glasses, or hair pins on the mat 
• Do not come to judo with open wounds, skin conditions, rashes, colds, flu, lice, or communicable diseases   
• Notify the instructor of any physical limitations, new or pre-existing injuries
• Stay away from the edges of the mat when doing standing randori (free practice fighting)
• Report any damage to the mats, unsafe conditions, accidents or injuries immediately

 STUDENT RULES

• Be respectful of the instructors (sensei) and other students (judoka) at all times
• Bad language, rude comments, teasing, racism & bigotry will not be tolerated
• Pay attention and do not talk when the instructor is teaching
• Be on time or early for class. It is disrespectful to arrive late for judo  
• Learn the correct mat etiquette & bowing
• Come to judo with a clean and dry judogi 
• Students must wear shoes, slippers or flip-flops coming to judo and off the mats
• No oily or greasy hair products and minimal makeup (it gets on the mats and judogi)
• No food or drinks on the mats. Students may keep a water bottle at the edge of the mat  
• Come to judo with a positive attitude, ready to learn and train (and have fun)

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