GYM POLICIES

General Gym Rules

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• Respect your instructors, teammates, and yourself at all times.

• No foul language, teasing, or bullying will be tolerated.

• Parents and visitors must remain in the designated viewing area.

• Food, gum, and sugary drinks are not allowed on the mats. Water bottles only.

• Always bow when entering or leaving the mat area.
   

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Class Etiquette

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• Students must arrive on time for class. If late, wait at the edge of the mat until the instructor welcomes you in.

• Uniforms (gi or school-approved attire) must be clean and worn properly. Belts must be tied before stepping on the mat.

• Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed short. No jewelry or watches on the mats.

• Students must raise their hand if they need to leave the mat (bathroom, water, etc.).

• Always listen carefully and follow directions the first time.
   

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Safety Policies
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• No practicing techniques without instructor supervision.

• Students must train with control and care for their partner.

• Protective gear (mouthguards, gloves, shin guards, etc. if required) must be worn during sparring.

• Report all injuries immediately to an instructor.

• No roughhousing before or after class on the mats.
   

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Attendance & Membership

 

• Consistent attendance is expected for steady progress.

• If a student needs to miss class, please notify the instructor when possible.

• Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. Membership holds or cancellations must be requested in writing before the 1st.

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What is your makeup policy?

• Ward MMA is unable to offer students a makeup class for every class that they might miss.

• Students can earn up to 1 makeup pass (per monthly session). Parent must notify Ward MMA via email 24 hours prior to missing their class.

• All makeups need to be scheduled within 1 month of reporting the absence.

 

Does Ward MMA offer refunds/credits?

• Ward MMA is unable to offer refunds or credits to families once billing has occurred.

• Refunds/credits are not available once the month has started

• Ward MMA will not offer refunds/credits for any missed classes, including those missed due to valid medical reasons. 

 

 

Parent Policies
 

• Please allow the instructors to handle discipline during class.

• Encourage your child to practice respect, responsibility, and perseverance.

• Do not coach from the sidelines during class.

• Younger siblings must be supervised at all times and may not run onto the mats.

 

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Promotion & Belt Testing
 

• Belts and Stripes will be given at any time during the scheduled class

• Promotion is earned, not given. Students must demonstrate readiness in all areas.

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Code of Conduct

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• Students represent the gym both inside and outside of class. Martial arts skills are never to be used to bully, intimidate, or fight outside of self-defense.

• Everyone must treat teammates as family—support, encourage, and help each other grow.

• We train hard, stay humble, and always show respect.