Kids Academy Rules and Grading Requirements

1. Respect the instructors: Encourage children to show respect to their instructors and follow their instructions during training.
2. Respect fellow students: Teach children to show respect to their fellow students and to avoid using their skills to hurt or injure others during practice.
3. Generally speaking the following are never allowed: punching, kicking, biting, scratching, hair pulling etc, unless it is being drilled as part of a self defense technique.
4. You must STOP if your training partner does any of the following: Taps, says stop or owww, screams in pain etc.
5. If you accidentally hurt your training partner, say sorry and help to get them back on the mat.
6. Be gracious in victory and defeat, gloating is never encouraged.
7. Be punctual: Encourage children to arrive on time for classes and to let their instructors know in advance if they are going to be absent.
8. Work hard: Encourage children to work hard during training and to always try their best, even when they face challenges.
9. Stay focused: Help children to stay focused during training and to avoid distractions that may interfere with their learning and progress.

• To minimize the chance of skin infections please:
  • Keep your nails trimmed or they will scratch your training partners.
  • Wear a Kimura's rash guard under your Gi
  • Wash your training gear immediately after.
  • Clean your feet before stepping on the mat, never go to the bathroom barefoot.
• Mouthguard: BJJ is a full contact sport, we recommend all kids wear a mouthguard to protect their teeth, primarily during sparring.
• Long Hair: Keep it tied up please.
• Jewellery: Remove piercings and other jewellery for safety
• Cold / Flu symptoms - PLEASE STAY HOME.

1. Use Jiu-Jitsu skills only for self-defense: Teach your child that Jiu-Jitsu skills are meant to be used as a last resort for self-defense only (after all other avenues to stop the bullying have failed), and not for aggressive behavior or to intimidate others.
2. Use Jiu-Jitsu skills to help others: Teach your child to use Jiu-Jitsu skills to help others who may be in need of assistance, such as defending a friend from bullying or helping someone who is being attacked.
3. Don't show off: Discourage your child from showing off their Jiu-Jitsu skills outside of the gym, as this can lead to attention-seeking behavior and potentially dangerous situations, we have heard of incidents were kids have been SUSPENDED for showing off their jiu-jitsu technqiues in a jovial manner to their friends at school.
4. Communicate with instructors: Encourage your child to communicate with their instructors if they are ever unsure about when and how to use their Jiu-Jitsu skills, and to always ask for permission before demonstrating their skills to others.

By emphasizing these rules, you can help ensure that your child develops a responsible and safe approach to using Jiu-Jitsu skills both inside and outside of the gym.