Etiquette

At the Yeovil Judo Kai we expect all members to keep to certain standards of hygiene and behaviour this is for their own safety and for any person who practices with them. The following rules probably do not cover every possible situation, which could occur, but they give a good guide to the kind of behaviour expected to maintain a safe dojo.

Before you come to Judo

1) Finger and toenails must be cut short.

It is easy to cut or scratch people with long nails. 

2) Judo players should be clean, particularly hands and feet.

In any sport cuts and grazes can happen good general cleanliness will help avoid infection.

3) Judo suits must be kept clean and in good repair

A clean judo suit will help avoid infection and damaged suit can be dangerous.

4) Female members should wear a white T-shirt under their judo jacket

BJC contest rules say this t-shirt should be white. 

5) Players with long hair should have it tied up 

If your hair reaches your collar it should be tied up with a hair tie no metal or plastic.

6) Ear rings and jewellery must be removed 

For recently pierced ears students can wear studs if they are covered with a plaster. 

7) Always arrive on time

At the beginning of the lesson we do our stretching and warm up exercises, which help to avoid aches, and pains of pulled muscles etc, so it could be dangerous as well as rude for you to be late.

8) When you arrive please go to the desk first

It is very important we keep accurate records so please report to the desk even if you pay by the month.