Gym Rules
Following the rules is required of all members and visitors for participation in any class, seminar, event or open mat at Basilisk Martial Arts.
Facility Rules
- Be respectful of the instructor and your training partners.
- Maintain good personal hygiene.
- Be on time.
- No shoes on the mats.
- No bare feet off of the mats. ESPECIALLY in restrooms.
- Socialize before and after class.
- Tap early and tap often.
- Respect the tap.
- Clean up after yourself.
- Throw out your trash and take your things home.
- No coaching unless you are the instructor.
- No gum.
- No food or drinks other than water in the mat area.
- Communicate injuries.
- Respect belt rankings. – Higher belts line up in front, lower belts follow in rank order behind (black to white).
- If you roll near a higher belt you must move and make space out of respect.
- Be a good training partner.
- Hydrate.
- Control your emotions.
- Promote good vibes.
Gym Hygiene
- Shower before training – come clean
- Clean your training gear regularly
- Wash gi/ belt/ no gi/ gym clothes
- Wipe down and air dry kickboxing gear
- Wear clean socks
- Make sure your gear is dry before training
- Sanitize equipment
- Use the foot wash before stepping on the mats
- Don’t share belongings
- If you are sick stay home
- Remove jewelry while training
- Properly tie your hair back
- Cover sores and cuts
- Keep shoes clean and dry
- NO shoes on the mats
- Wear shoes off the mats
- Trim your fingernails and toenails
- Stay hydrated, bring a water bottle
- Wash your hands
- Keep training areas clean
- No food or drink in the mat area. (Water in a lidded container is allowed)
