RULES & TRAINING ETIQUETTE

To maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment for all, the following rules and expectations apply to every student at RCS:

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• Show respect at all times—to your instructors, training partners, and the facility.

• Train with purpose. Push your partner to improve, but always with control and safety in mind.

• Protect yourself. Martial arts carry inherent risks, and you are ultimately responsible for your own well-being.

• No disruptive, disrespectful, or malicious behavior will be tolerated.

• Do not attend class under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 

• Maintain proper hygiene. You’ll be in close contact with others—please shower regularly, wear clean gear, and keep fingernails and toenails trimmed to avoid injury.

• No shoes are allowed on the mats (boxing and wrestling shoes are an acceptation if never worn outdoors).

• Protective gear such as mouthguards, athletic cups (for men), and headgear are highly recommended for full-contact training, though not required.

• No-gi classes require appropriate athletic attire. This typically includes a rashguard, compression shorts or spats, and a T-shirt or fitted top.  Instructors can help guide gear selection.

• Only perform techniques you have been trained to use. If you're unsure, seek guidance before attempting a new move—especially during live sparring.

• Mat cleaning at the end of class is typically the responsibility of the last student off the mat, or the least experienced student present at the end of training.