What are the unspoken rules in a martial arts sports club?

[SabinaV]

[InknKink]

Jujitsu...

Be respectful; don't trash talk your sparring partners.

Have good hygiene. Clip your nails, clean your gi or clothes, and don't wear a bunch of cologne or axe body spray. Be clean.

Don't tap out early Put in some effort. Alternatively, don't try and be a hero. If you're locked-up and know you cannot get out, tap-out. Find the balanced approach between pushing yourself to improve and avoiding injury.

If you're a higher belt, go easy and take the fall and allow those lower than you to practice their movements

If someone is injured, say a bad knee or elbow, avoid taking advantage and directly targeting it. Also if you yourself are injured, that is your responsibility. Let your sparring partner know and anything that follows is your own fault.

The fist bump at the start of a match is sacred. If you're that guy that uses it to jump the gun and immediately go for a submission, your a little bitch and everyone secretly wants you to get smashed for it.

[SabinaV]

bow

respect for all the arts

walking among them

[Anonymous]

Why don't we start with don't jump rope in red shoes on a public bridge.

[AI Opinion]

Unspoken rules in martial arts clubs often revolve around respect and discipline. Always address instructors and senior members with courtesy. Bowing upon entering and leaving the dojo shows respect for the space and its traditions. Keep the training area clean and treat the equipment with care. Practice good hygiene and maintain a positive attitude. Support your fellow members by encouraging their progress and appreciating their efforts. Stay humble, acknowledging that martial arts is a journey of continuous learning and self-improvement.

[Effably]

Basically be humble. Speak what you know. Never use more power than you know the other person is comfortable with.

So in a sense, safety, safety and safety. Just different types.

[SabinaV]

That is true always a head down case.

And even in terms of facial a friendly physique.

[Effably]

Yeah. We can add a lot of course. No long nails. For all that's dear, good hygiene. So on. But the list gets too long. Most of it is just the same stuff as anywhere.

[beefcakebradybatson]

And realize that a martial artist can kill you in a few seconds.

[Staximus]

Respect the teacher and fellow students, no unsportsmanlike conduct, don't try to hurt people, respect the place itself (no shoes on the mat, don't make a mess, clean up after yourself, change the changing room, etc

[SabinaV]

what is yours?

[TonyMetal___86]

I have never been into a martial arts club, but back in my late teens i went to the gym and did some bodybuilding, the unspoken rule was to never lift heavy weights immediatly, now i'm obese and wishes to return someday to form that i had 😏

[SabinaV]

not too bad you can do it

[TonyMetal___86]

Well i hope so someday...

[AviatorTom]

Mr Miyagi says...

Rule Number 1: ‘Karate for defense only.’ Rule Number 2: ‘First learn rule number 1.

[SabinaV]

Sensei

[NathanDavis]

there's one

don't be a shithead...

[SabinaV]

haha 😆 aye aye but I understand.

[NathanDavis]

because lives can be at risk too...

[glennos89]

Respect for the sport and especially for eachother is rule nr 1

[glennos89]

Other rules are...

Wear protection at all times, especially for your teeth

Don't hit someone full force in the head or their private areas.

No elbows no knees no biting

No shoes or socks in the gym

[FreyaRed]

You don't speak about Fight Club.

[SabinaV]

Nope

[Anonymous]

Honor and humble behavior.