Ruislip BJJ

We operate a friendly & relaxed atmosphere at Ruislip BJJ, below are some guidelines to follow to make sure the class runs smoothly and the environment is safe for all students:

Before the class:

• Where possible, arrive at the jiu-jitsu class about 10 mins early so you can stretch and get ready.
• Being on time is not always possible. Let the instructor know before jumping into the class (this helps the instructors can keep track of the numbers for drills & techniques).
• Avoid going barefoot off the mats, so that when you get back onto the mats the level of dirt/germs is kept to a minimum.

During Technique & Drills:

• Pay attention when BJJ techniques are being shown, always ask questions if you are unsure of a particular piece.
• Try to mix up your partner's lesson to lesson. Having a mix regularly will help you pick up different techniques & movements.
• Drill as much as possible, the more practice the better you’ll get.
• If you feel unwell or sick at any point in the class, tell the instructor & avoid leaving the class area on your own. This ensures you are safe if something is wrong.

Sparring:

• If you’re injured try to avoid sparring (as hard as that is!), instead, drill a technique or flow roll (go at 50%).
• If you get caught in a submission, tap early rather than delay and get injured – let go of the ego. In BJJ, everyone gets tapped: sometimes you’re the nail and sometimes you’re the hammer.
• Vice versa, if your partner is in submission and they’re not tapping, don’t increase the pressure. Let go and work for another position. Sparring is not a competition.
• It’s good practice to ask for feedback or pointers if you find yourself getting stuck in the same position or submission.
• Generally in BJJ, if you bump into another sparring pair, it's the lower grades that should move away into another area.
• Be wary of the buzzer that indicates the round start & end time. In between rounds get some water if needed and arrange your next partner as quickly as possible (rest time between rounds is usually kept to a minimum!).

After the class:

• We usually have 5-10 mins at the end spare, use this time to ask the instructors/other students improvement areas or drill certain positions you need to work on.
• Please ensure you have all your gear with you. Many times it's your Gi or belt that gets left behind!
• Wash your gear after every lesson. In BJJ & Grappling, skin conditions can be caught (especially ringworm). Keeping clean prevents these types of issues.