All Jiu-Jitsu students are expecting to adhere to these guidelines.

1. Show respect to all instructors and students of the school.
2. Always keep safety in mind; it is our number one concern.
3. Please do not be late to class.
4. When you step onto the mat, greet Mr. Werneck first. Then greet other students from higher to lower ranking belts.
5. If you need to leave early ask Mr. Werneck before class.
6. Show respect to Mr. Werneck by paying attention and not talking while he is teaching.
7. If you need a water break or you need to use the restroom, ask Mr. Werneck before stepping off the mat.
8. Please, No cursing in our Jiu-Jitsu school.
9. Maintain good hygiene:
   • Keep Gi (uniform) clean and odor free.
   • Keep fingernails and toenails trimmed.
10. Keep our school clean:
    • Please, No shoes on the mat.
    • Throw away all trash.
    • Please remember to take your Gi (uniform), clothing, and other personal items home with you after training.

Stripe Guidelines:

Stripes on white belts will be handed out as Cassio sees fit. There are four stripes before blue belt. At this time stripes are only being handed out to white belts. They are a tool to not only acknowledge your hard work on the mat but to act as a guideline for who you can train with and how you can train.

The white belt stripe rules break down as follows:

0 & 1 stripe:
Only permitted to train with blue belts or above.

2, 3 & 4 stripes:
Can train with anyone two or more stripes.

When you are awarded a stripe it is your responsibility to put the stripe on your belt, if your not sure how just ask for help. You have one week to put the stripe on your belt. After one week will not be allowed on the mat until you get your stripe on.