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Respect for Training Space
Awareness and care for the gym environment include cleaning mats, handling equipment properly, an...
Respect for Tradition
Upholding BJJ traditions—such as bowing, belt ceremonies, and lineage acknowledgment—preserves th...
Respect for Seniors
Higher-ranked practitioners are afforded deference in both etiquette and interactions. Respect fo...
Respect for Opponents
Humility, sportsmanship, and fair play are emphasized in both training and competition. Respectin...
Respect for Opponent’s Health
Prioritizing partner safety is a cornerstone of BJJ culture. Students avoid dangerous techniques ...
Respect for Mats / Mat Conduct
Maintaining clean, safe, and organized mats reflects care for the shared training space. Practiti...
Respect for Mat Time
Every training session is considered valuable. Showing focus, engagement, and discipline during m...
Respect for Coaches
Practitioners demonstrate respect for instructors through attentiveness, obedience to instruction...
Purple Belt Leadership
Purple belts often assume leadership roles within the gym, mentoring lower ranks and assisting in...
No-Gi Etiquette
Respectful behavior in no-gi sessions mirrors gi etiquette but adapts to the unique demands of no...
Mental Preparedness
Beyond physical readiness, mental preparedness emphasizes mindset, patience, and emotional contro...
Meditation and Focus
Mental training through meditation or focused breathing helps practitioners cultivate patience, a...
Lineage Acknowledgment
Acknowledging instructor lineage is a practice of respect, often displayed in gyms via charts, pl...
Lineage
Lineage in BJJ refers to the historical chain of instructors leading back to the art’s founders. ...
Lifestyle Balance
For many, balancing BJJ with work, family, and other interests can be challenging. Maintaining ha...
Hygiene in BJJ
Personal hygiene is fundamental to safety and respect in BJJ. Practitioners are expected to showe...
Honorary Belts
Sometimes, honorary belts are awarded to individuals who make significant contributions to BJJ cu...
Gym Social Events
Social gatherings outside training—barbecues, celebrations, or viewing parties—strengthen the bon...
Gym Rituals
Some gyms adopt daily or weekly rituals—like bowing before class, lining up by rank, or ending se...
Gym Community
The culture of a gym is shaped by the relationships between its members. A strong community empha...