HYGIENE + CARE

FOR CLASS

AFTER CLASS

  1. Remove jewelry, earring, necklaces, rings, etc. They have the ability to hurt both you and your training partners.

  2. Be sure to cover any cuts or open wounds or do not participate at all if the wound is unmanageable.

  3. Be sure to avoid having bad breath, take care of your oral hygiene.

  4. Bring a towel to class to wipe your sweat - terrible for anyone who has to roll you when you’re drenched.

  5. Come to class with a fresh laundered uniform and belt. Some try and get by with just spraying an odor neutralizer, but this does not suffice. You need to wash and dry your gi thoroughly.

  6. Properly wash your brace or wrap before each practice, if you use one.

  7. Use footwear when using the bathroom. Bathroom and toilet floors, although cleaned, are a perfect conditions for growing bacteria, which prefer warm and wet environments.

  8. Trim finger and toe nails before coming to class. Long nails are like razors when training and can cut you and you and your training partner.

  9. Wear Deodorant. Yes, nobody wants a stinky training partner.

  10. Tie your hair back. If you have long hair make sure to tie it back so that does not get into you or your partners way. 

  11. Don't train when sick. If you are sick or coming down with something, take the day off. Training hard will lower your immune system thus delaying your recovery. It also exposes everyone to your illness thus putting your teammates at risk of also getting sick. 

  12. Do not train if you have an active contagious infection on your skin, take necessary time off and consult your doctor if you are unsure what it is. Simple things like ingrown hairs or a scratch can be susceptible to infection. Avoid the risk of transmitting any infection or diseases to your training partners.

  13. Shower before class. If you have had a long day at work, shower before you train.

  1. Wash your hands. It is possible to get fungus and infections on your hands, just like your feet if you’re not careful.

  2. Wash your mouthguard. After washing your hands it is safe to remove your mouthguard. Rinsing and/or washing your mouthguard right after class will help prevent bacteria growth and reduce the chance of bad odour from building up in your mouth guard overtime. Don’t forget to dry it too.

  3. Use a small dirty laundry bag for your sweaty clothes, instead of having them loose in your gym bag.

  4. Shower when you get home. Make sure you thoroughly wash your body and use anti-bacterial and anti-fungal soap after training. This is very crucial.

  5. Wash your gi as soon as possible after training. Leaving your gi unwashed harbors bacteria. Consider using an antibacterial additive. Drying your gi in the sun is not the same as washing it.

  6. Regularly clean shoes or flip flops that are worn to the bathroom.