School Policies

Many schools have rules for ettiquette and class procedure, we are no different in this regard. To support the school, maintian the cleanliness of the space, and to insure that new students get a consistent impression of what is expected of them, we ask that students respect the following policies:

• For each class, students should arrive early enough to change and begin warming up, and should do so silently so as to not interrupt the ongoing class by.
  
  
• If a student knows that they will be missing classes, they should contact their instructor by phone, in person, or by email in advance of the date(s) in question to notify them of the upcoming abscence.
  
  
• Though it should go without saying, we will say it anyway, Personal Hygeine is very important. We ask that students arrive clean, with clean workout clothes, trimmed nails, and clean equipment. This will save us both the embarrassment of having to discuss the matter with you personally.
  
  
• We ask that students wear a school t-shirt and plain sweat pants to classes. Tournament or Seminar shirts are allowed, essentially anything Martial Arts Related, Thai Boxing shorts, etc. are allowed. We ask that students wear long pants to grappling and Letha Yoga classes.
  
  
• Certain equipment and apparel is up to student discretion, including Groin Cup and Supporters, Sports Bras and Female Groin Protectors.
  
  
• Students should wear Mouthguards for all bagwork, grappling, sparring and padwork. Ideally, students will have a Shock Doctor single mouthguard, which has the best protection, liability offer and airflow.
  
  
• Eye protection (safety goggles) should be worn for close range Knife-work, interactive stick training, and knife sparring drills. Though the school has some loaner goggles, these have a tendency to fog quickly. To avoid this frustration., students are encouraged to get their own set of safety goggles for training.
  
  
• We prefer that students wear Wrestling or mat shoes which are reserved for training in the studio only, as hard sole tennis shoes, gym shoes and outdoor street shoes have a tendency to tear up our mats.
  
  
• Students should bring all of their equipment with them each time they attend class. Equipment bags should be kept on the shelves provided or against the wall with the windows. Students' coats and changes of clothing should be hung on the hangers provided, off the floor, shoes placed just below. All equipment should be kept off the chairs, as these are reserved for visitors.
  
  
• Students will be required and expected to get their own equipment within 6 months of enrolling in classes. Depending on the classes attended, this will include: Bag Gloves, Hand Wraps, a Mouthguard, a Pair of Sticks, a Training Dagger, a School T-Shirt, a Pair of Focus Mitts, Training Shoes and a Judo or JiuJitsu Gi.
  
  
• Other equipment may also include Specialty Weapons (Bo staff, Bokken, Tonfa, Whip, Training Swords, Canes, Multiple Training Daggers, Palm Sticks, etc.), Specialty Apparel (Thai Boxing Shorts, Shin/Instep Protectors, Rashguards or Under Armor, Bike Shorts, Bandanas or head bands, and other protective apparel), and Specialty Equipment (Light Bag Gloves, Street Hockey Gloves, Forearm Protection, Thai Pads, Jump Rope, and Equipment Bags)
  
  
• All equipment borrowed or used in a class should be replaced EXACTLY the way it was found. From time to time, students will be asked to help in straightening and cleaning the school - Those who clean up completely are completely welcome here.

House Rules

1. Don't be an ass.

Please leave unnecessary baggage such as politics and stylistic comparisons outside. The only pontificating allowed will be that of the instructors. Share your opinion, but respect that of others, and remember that everyone here has different interests, viewpoints and priorities, and may not be interested in hearing about yours. Open-mindedness is mandatory.

2. Train safely and often - No Injuries.

There is a simple equation to success in the Martial Arts: More Time Training = More Results. Injuries are an avoidable obstacle in that formula. Don't get hurt, don't hurt yourself or others. You are 50% responsible for your own safety at all times in training. If it seems like a bad idea, it probably is. No injury is worth the time off of training and risk of permanent damage.

3. Do not disrespect your training partner.

Without your training partner, you will get nowhere. Please respect the offering they are making to your betterment in participating with you by returning the favor. See rule #1.

4. Never forget what you've learned.

The more time we have to take to cover previous material, the less time we have for new information. Take notes and refer to them often. Make use of the training resources and information provided on our website.

5. A Sense of Humor is mandatory.

Take nothing too seriously, remember this is supposed to be fun. Joking is well and good, belittlement and personal attack is not. See rule #1. Then see rule #2.

6. Don't get frustrated.

Every student has different experience levels, attributes, aptitudes, and rates of progress in any given area. Do not get caught in the trap of comparing your progress to that of others. Draw your own line and don't get frustrated if you are having difficulty, no one said it would be easy. Stay positive and keep going.

7. Know your limits, know your training priorities.

Remember that rest and recovery are necessary for growth. You cannot train 100% intensity 100% of the time in all of the things we train. Make a list of your priorities, and look out for conflicting training methods.

8. Share what you know.

The purpose of this school is to share experiences and knowledge in the Martial Arts and Fitness. If you are not willing to share openly what you know and have experienced, train somewhere else. There are no secrets.

9. Be mindful, aware and motivated.

Some answers require serious contemplation. Don't expect to be spoon fed solutions. Remember that seeing it and understanding it are different from knowing it. Knowing it takes time and repetition and personal exploration. New information takes time to digest and repetition to make it yours.