Useful information for new members:​

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• Upon arrival ask for the coach and introduce yourself

• You will need a "gi" for any of our main sessions. Search online "buy a BJJ gi". Prices range from £45 - £100

• You will also need a rashguard or compression top. This is to be worn underneath you gi

• Make sure that you have set your monthly standing order to pay for your mat fees

• Never wear shoes on the dojo mat - bring flip-flops or sliders to wear when using the toilet - don’t cross contaminate

• Get changed into your gi In the gym area - make sure you secure any valuables

• Follow the instructions of the coach when the class starts. 

• Expect there to be a warm up and to join in with sparring (rolling) in each of our lessons. 

• Hygiene is extremely important. Make sure you are clean and nails are trimmed short. 

• Make sure that you wash your gi and rashguard after every lesson. None of us want to get ring worm or a staph infection. 

• Never hurt your training partners and remember to tap early. There is no shame in being submitted by your training partner, it is part of the training and learning process.

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