• Leave your ego outside and be humble and respectful to others.

• Adjust your rolling to each partner and help each other become better. Remember that we are all different and we come to class to learn and have fun.

• Be on time for class (arrive 10 minutes before class begins), but if you have to be late we'd rather you come to class than not come.

• Put mobile phones on silent and leave them in your bag.

• If you are late to class, approach the instructor before joining the class.

• Bow to the centre of the mat when entering or exiting.

• Remove footwear before stepping on the mats, wear footwear off of the mat. Thongs or sandals are easiest.

• Keep quiet while the instructor demonstrates techniques.

• No foul language.

• Wear a gi that is clean with no rips, tears, holes, or stains. No mismatching colours of the kimonos.

• Wear a team gi or add a team patch to gi that was not purchased at Zen.

• Keep uniforms and gear clean (wash your kimono after every class).

• Proper personal hygiene is required.

• Keep finger and toenails cut short at all times, hands and feet must be clean.

• Long hair must be tied back.

• Women are required to wear a sports bra and/or a rashguard under Gi top.

• Remove all jewellery and piercings before class. No metal objects are to be worn on the mats.

• Be gracious in victory and defeat – Don’t talk about submitting someone and don’t make excuses when submitted.

• Be aware of your surroundings and maintain a safe environment when training.

• Use proper tap out procedures. Remember it is only a training session.

• Open cuts must be covered at all times.

• Show courtesy before and after each sparring session.

• Mouth guards are encouraged during sparring.

• If you are sick, stay home.

• What you learn is taught for your development not only as a student but also as a citizen and should be used as a last resort when everything else has failed.

• Respect those you train with and your instructors. Rank is a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. Respect the training facility, instructors and the time devoted to the art.

• Give higher ranked belts preferred space during sparring.

• No stalling when rolling. You must attempt to advance your position or go for a submission within 20 seconds. When inan inferior position you must attempt to escape, pass or sweep within 20 seconds.
  

• Don’t leave the mat without notifying the instructor.

• Don't ask higher belts to roll.  If they want to roll with you they will ask you.