Tri-Valley Judo

Student Rules
•Everyone (instructors, coaches, classmates, parents and guests) will be treated with respect and courtesy.
•Students will arrive on time and be prepared for class.
•Late students will ask an instructor for permission to join a class already in session.
•Keep the dojo clean and neat at all times.
•Always address the instructor appropriately in the Dojo.
•Practice regularly.
•Always try your best.
•Seek to practice with higher-ranking opponents or sensei.
•Always bow in and out of the Dojo / training area.
•Pay attention to instructors at all times.
•Never ask for promotion.
•Do not attend class if you are sick.
•Properly take care of all injuries.
•Wear a clean gi and keep good personal hygiene.
•Remove all jewelry prior to class.
•Long hair should be tied back with a hair band. Hard clips, metal or plastic, are not permitted.
•Fingernails and toenails are to be short and trimmed neatly.
•Students are expected to be resourceful and help their partners to learn and progress but not "coach" their partners.
•Students are to be polite, respectful, and demonstrate humility at all times.
Parent Rules
•Parents should not coach their children during class, nor offer comments to the instructor regarding training or technical issues.
•Parents should encourage all players.
•Parents will bring their child (or children) to practice regularly and on time.
Coach Rules
•Safety first.
•Train all students to the best of our abilities.
•Teach age appropriate techniques.
•The coach makes the decision as to when a student is ready for competition, and this is based upon student's mental and technical readiness as well as their attendance and performance in class.
•Promotions are based on attendance, attitude during training, ability and progress since last promotion.