Here at BSPIA we pride ourselves in offering exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts instruction. By joining BSPIA, you are making a commitment to better yourself as a martial artist and person. To help you make most of this commitment, we have established several “House Rules” which will maximize your training and make you a valuable member of the BSPIA School.

Commit to practice

Do your best to attend class as frequently as your schedule allows, and inform your instructor if you are going to be absent.

School cleanliness

Take pride in being part of the school by keeping it clean and neat. Help setup, clean, and put away the mats. Wipe down helmets, striking pads, and other equipment as quickly as possible after class.

Maintain personal hygiene

Make sure to cut your nails before class and wear a clean uniform. Poor hygiene is hazardous, disrespectful, and makes practice unpleasant. Shower facilities are available for use both before and after class. If you are ill, have any form of skin rash or an open wound that may bleed, please refrain from coming to class until you are well.

Proper uniform

Remove your street shoes before entering training area. Bare feet or clean socks are allowed. Wrestling shoes are encouraged. Remove all jewelry before training. Gis with rash guards or t-shirts underneath are required for BJJ classes. No street clothes are allowed in the Submission Wrestling or MMA classes.

Be respectful

Make sure to bow when you enter and leave the training area. Bowing is sign of respect to the school and its teachers. If you are late and class has already begun, stand to the side until the instructor asks you to join so that you do not disrupt the lesson by barging in. Finally, be mindful of other people and avoid vulgar or profane language.

Be attentive

Pay close attention when the instructor is demonstrating techniques, try to keep talking to a minimum, and ask questions if you do not understand. More importantly, practice with your training partner in mind. Do not overdo techniques and make sure to work at the level of your partner – even during live drills and sparring. No one benefits from an injury.

Bring your “A” game

In Martial Arts, input equals output. If you don’t train hard, it will show. Don’t just come to practice, ENJOY practice. Don’t just do a technique, DEVOTE yourself to a technique. “Leave it all on the mat.” The only reason people doubt themselves in a fight or competition is because they know they didn’t give 100% during practice. Remember, in the end, your success in Martial Arts falls upon your shoulders; no one can practice for you.