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Haven BJJ Rotterdam

House rules

Our house rules and training etiquette ensure the safe, friendly, and clean environment we want to provide for jiu jitsu practitioners.

House rules

  1. Respect each other
  2. No shoes/slippers on the mats, always keep shoes/slippers off the mats
  3. No jewelry during training
  4. Be on time
  5. Ask permission from the coach before leaving the mat
  6. Keep your nails clean and short
  7. Take care of your personal hygiene
  8. Wear a clean outfit for every training session
  9. No coaching from the sidelines
  10. Do your best. This way you and your training partners get the most out of each training session
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Training etiquette

It is very important that you follow these rules, for both your own safety and that of your teammates.

  1. Always respect when someone taps out
  2. Nogi training: IBJJF rules apply. All leg locks are allowed from blue belt and higher.
  3. Gi training: IBJJF rules apply. Rules of the lowest belt count.
  4. No jumping attacks, including: jumping to closed guard, flying submissions, or jumping takedowns.
  5. No slams
  6. Adjust your intensity to the level and size of your partner
  7. Two beginners together? Start on the ground!
  8. Be aware of your surroundings and make space for the higher belts
  9. Don't pull your partner back over their heels
  10. Wear a rashguard for hygiene. Also under your gi!
  11. Wearing a groin protector (cup) is not allowed
  12. For the grappling classes: wear shorts without pockets and zippers.

Ready to get started?

Now that you know our rules, you are welcome to come by for a free trial class.