Every member has a responsibility to ensure the safety of themselves and of others.
You must comply with the following requirements and with the membership rules of The BJJA GB and any other rules pertinent to your individual club and the rules and etiquette of the Dojo.
It must be borne in mind that Ju-Jitsu is a contact martial art and that its study does involve the acceptance of certain risks. Simulating both armed and unarmed attack situations can be physically demanding for both attackers and defenders. Occasional injuries such as bruises and sprains are to be expected.
However, it is the aim of the Club and The BJJA GB to ensure that so far as is reasonably practicable that training is carried out in a safe environment and in a safe manner. Suitable control and supervision must be exercised at all times. Every member shall ensure that they will;
- respect and celebrate difference in our club or activity and not discriminate against anyone.
- else on the grounds of gender, race, sexual orientation or ability
- report any incidents of bullying, including homophobia and transphobia to a member of staff, even if you’re just a witness.
- treat everyone with respect and appreciate that everyone has different levels of skill and talent.
- Disclose via the medical screening questionnaire if they have any medical conditions, injuries or a change in health status that may prevent or affect training.
- Provide details of how they manage their condition if they have Asthma, Diabetes or Epilepsy and supply the club instructor with a letter from a medical professional before participating in training is they disclose any other condition which current affects their ability to exercise.
- Stop training, move away from and immediately advise an instructor if they become aware of a blood spillage so that it can be treated urgently by someone wearing suitably protective gloves.
- Apply for BJJA GB membership when required to after commencement of training.
- Maintain a valid BJJA GB membership status and other club membership requirements at all times.
- Keep toe and fingernails are kept as short as possible.
- Not wear jewellery, watches, bracelets or hair pins whilst training.
- Not leave the mat or the Dojo during training sessions without notifying the Club Instructor.
- Not consume food or drink (including chewing gum) in the Dojo.
- Not smoke whilst in the Dojo or whilst wearing a gi.
- Not consume alcohol prior to training.
- Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
- Leave a suitable period between eating and the start of training.
- Not use full power kicks or punches to the head or heart whilst carrying out finishing off or weakening strikes.
- Use only appropriate force when training and exercise restraint where required. Especially when applying locks or strangles.
- Keep their gi clean and in a good state or repair.
- Obey the rules of the BJJA GB and the etiquette of the Dojo.
- Follow the instructions of the club Instructor or his nominee, and in particular observe the command ‘yame’ or ‘matte’ which means STOP.
- Follow the advice of other more experienced members where that advice relates to their safety.
- Draw to the attention of the Club Instructor anything which may affect the safety of people training.
- Not engage in free practice without the presence of an instructor.
- Not attempt techniques which they have not been instructed to do so.
- Not carry illegal weapons in their training bags.
- Carry all weapons, particularly bokkens, bos, jos, in suitable cases and avoid the attentions of people in the street.
- Maintain any personal training equipment or weapons which may be used within the club in a safe condition.
- Prior to commencing training or an attack shall ensure that the defender is ready and observe Dojo etiquette. E.g., rei before attacking.
- follow our online safety and internet use policies.
- be a good sport, celebrate when we win and be gracious when we lose.
- train as you are guided and have fun.
As a member taking part, we understand you have the right to:
- enjoy the time you spend with us and know that you’re safe.
- be told who you can talk to if something’s not right.
- be listened to
- be included.
- be involved and contribute towards decisions within the club.
- be respected by us and other members and be treated fairly.
- feel welcomed, valued and not judged based on your race, gender, sexuality or ability.
- be encouraged and develop skills with our help.
- be looked after if there’s an accident or injury and have your parents informed if needed.
