[infamous mattyd]

Found these on the Barra Website...

DOJO ETIQUETE

Because of its original usage, a dojo became known as a place of "enlightenment"; the ultimate goal of Zen Buddhism. When practitioners of Budo, such as the Samurai, adopted it for use, it became known as a place where the "Do", or the Way of "Bu", could be practiced. From earliest times, we can see that a dojo was never merely a gymnasium. It was always a place of very special learning and remains so today.
01. Bow to the center of the mat when you enter.
02. Bow to the centre of the mat when you exit.
03. Address to the instructors as Sir during class.
04. When instructor is teaching keep your posture.
05. Sessions begin and end with a formal bow with students lining up in descending grade order.
06. Do not come on the mat late or leave early without obtaining permission first.
07. Bow to your partner before and after practice.
08. If an outstanding technique is performed, it is customary to bow to the parter as a sign of respect.
09. Talking should be kept to a minimum and all words spoken should be about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
10. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is reserved for sport, personal development and as a last resort of self defence.
11. No shoes, food or drink on the mat.
12. A dirty kimono is a sign of disrespect and should be washed at least weekly.
13. Keep finger and toe nails short for everyones safety.

[infamous mattyd]

I like 12

[infamous mattyd]

never did 8 though...usually just say nice job

[triso]

No way in hell I'd ever want to put up with that shit when going to train.

[tequilaman]

Gracie Barra Orlando does most of that stuff, bowing before and after class, bowing to each other, and stuff.

WIth 10+ Gracie Barra black belts though, what the heck do they know about BJJ?

[infamous mattyd]

Originally Posted by tequilaman

Gracie Barra Orlando does most of that stuff, bowing before and after class, bowing to each other, and stuff.

WIth 10+ Gracie Barra black belts though, what the heck do they know about BJJ?

haha indeed

[triso]

Dude, I'm not saying they don't know anything ... I'm just saying that if I wanted to do that shit, I would be doing something more to the liking of Karate.

[triso]

I don't need to bow at the mats to do Jiu Jitsu.

[Darth Shlong]

we do all of those things at Gracie Miami, i see nothing wrong with it.
a little respect for the dojo doesnt hurt. its just about respect and keeping the enviorment focused on jiujitsu. i go to other schools and people are talking about all kinds of bullshit on the mat , walk off and on whenever they want, walk around with thier gis open. never ever bow to the instructor
im glad i train where i do, the Valentes are very very old school.
bow when stepping on the mat . etc
th one thing that i do, that no one else does, is turn around from your instructor and grand master when fixing your gi. ive trained different styles so know the ettiqute.
bottom line these things dont mean much to people who dont have a deep appreciation for martial arts. no its not gona make you a better fighter but it could make you a better person.

now KATA, now there is some bullshit, showing respect for the place i train is no skin off my back

[Eric O]

Originally Posted by triso

I don't need to bow at the mats to do Jiu Jitsu.

My instructer (9th Degree BB in BJJ) says the matts are too expensive and we're not allowed to bow to them, lol.

Edited because I must have been slow when I posed this.