At Jacksonville Judo Training Center, all students are expected to uphold the principles of Judo as taught by Jigoro Kano: Seiryoku Zenyo (Maximum Efficient Use of Energy) and Jita Kyoei (Mutual Welfare and Benefit). These rules help maintain a safe, respectful, and professional training environment for all members.
General Conduct
Respect and Sportsmanship
- All students are expected to demonstrate courtesy, respect, good sportsmanship, and integrity both on and off the mat.
- Treat instructors, training partners, parents, visitors, and spectators with respect at all times.
- Harassment, bullying, discrimination, threatening behavior, or abusive language will not be tolerated.
Attendance and Punctuality
- Arrive on time and prepared for class.
- Students arriving late must receive permission from the instructor before joining class.
- Consistent attendance is encouraged to ensure safe and steady progress.
Dojo Etiquette
- Bow when entering and leaving the dojo and mat area.
- Address instructors as “Sensei.”
- Give instructors your full attention during instruction.
- Permission must be obtained before leaving the mat during class.
- Excessive talking during instruction is not permitted.
- Spectators must remain respectful and avoid distracting students during training.
Safety
- Practice all techniques with control and consideration for your training partner.
- Horseplay, roughhousing, or reckless behavior is prohibited.
- Students must immediately report injuries or unsafe conditions to an instructor.
- Students are responsible for helping maintain a clean and safe training environment.
Junior Students
Parent Responsibilities
- Parents or guardians must remain on the premises during children’s classes unless otherwise authorized.
- Parents should not coach from the sidelines or interfere with instruction.
- Parents are responsible for ensuring children arrive on time and are picked up promptly after class.
Student Responsibilities
- Junior students are expected to learn and follow dojo etiquette.
- Respect for instructors, fellow students, and facility property is expected at all times.
- Horseplay is prohibited in the dojo, lobby, restroom, and parking areas.
Academic Excellence
Jacksonville Judo Training Center encourages all youth members to prioritize education and maintain good academic standing. We proudly recognize academic achievements and positive contributions in school and the community.
Health and Hygiene
Judo is a close-contact sport. Good hygiene is essential for the health and safety of everyone.
Personal Hygiene Requirements
- Students must arrive clean and in a freshly washed judogi.
- Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed short.
- Long hair must be secured.
- Shoes or sandals must be worn whenever off the mat.
Illness and Injury
- Do not attend class if you are sick, have a contagious illness, fever, or skin infection.
- Open cuts and abrasions must be properly covered before training.
- If bleeding occurs during training, students must immediately leave the mat and notify an instructor.
Jewelry
- All jewelry must be removed before training, including rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and watches.
Uniform Requirements (Judogi)
General Uniform Standards
- Students must wear a clean, properly fitted judogi during class.
- Uniforms must be maintained in good condition.
- Belts should be tied properly and worn according to rank.
Required Undergarments
- Female students must wear an appropriate athletic shirt, rash guard, or compression top underneath their gi jacket.
- Male students are required to wear an athletic undershirt, compression shirt, or rash guard underneath their gi jacket during all classes, open mats, clinics, and training sessions at Jacksonville Judo Training Center.
- This requirement applies only to training at Jacksonville Judo Training Center and does not apply to tournaments unless required by the tournament organizer or governing body rules.
Footwear
- Bare feet are permitted only on the mat.
- Shoes, sandals, or flip-flops must be worn whenever off the mat surface.
Tournament Participation
Competition Approval
- Students wishing to compete should notify an instructor before registering.
- Coaches will determine whether a student is prepared for competition.
Sportsmanship
- Students representing Jacksonville Judo Training Center are expected to display the highest standards of conduct.
- Respect tournament officials, coaches, opponents, and volunteers at all times.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disciplinary action.
Facility Rules
- No smoking, vaping, tobacco products, alcohol, or illegal substances are permitted on the premises.
- No weapons of any kind are permitted inside the dojo.
- Respect dojo equipment and facility property.
- Keep personal belongings organized and out of walkways.
- Jacksonville Judo Training Center is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
Membership and Conduct Policy
Membership at Jacksonville Judo Training Center is a privilege. The Head Instructor reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership for conduct that jeopardizes the safety, reputation, or positive environment of the dojo.
- Repeated violations of dojo rules.
- Unsafe behavior.
- Harassment or bullying.
- Disrespect toward instructors, students, parents, or visitors.
- Criminal conduct that reflects negatively on the dojo or the sport of Judo.
- Failure to maintain required membership standards with governing organizations when applicable.
Jacksonville Judo Training Center
3604 Spring Park Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
Phone: (904) 274-3410
Email: info@judojacksonville.com
Website: www.judojacksonville.com
“Pursuing Excellence Through Judo, Respect, and Community.”