THE GRAPPLE HOUSE STANDARD

Official Operational Code of Conduct

I. MISSION & PHILOSOPHY

The Mission: To build confidence, physical literacy, and technical competence in the youth of Queens through serious Jiu-Jitsu training. We create a sanctuary where discipline and fun are partners.

We are not a Fight Club. Aggression is replaced with technical precision. We do not glorify violence.
We are not a Daycare. Instructors are educators, not nannies. Timely pickup and independent hygiene are required.
We are not a Boot Camp. We enforce standards to build safety and respect, not to break spirits.

II. THE UNIFORM

Identity & Equipment

  • The Standard: All active members must train in the official Grapple House rash guard or a black rash guard. Spats and shorts are required, all black.
  • Trial Students: Athletic clothing permitted (no zippers/pockets) until enrollment.
  • "One-Grace" Rule: Forgotten uniform allowed once. Second offense results in sideline observation.

III. HYGIENE & FACILITY

The Bio-Shield

  • Footwear: Mandatory off the mats. Zero tolerance for bare feet in hallways/restrooms. No shoes on the mat.
  • The "Claw" Rule: Nails must be trimmed short.
  • Odor: Deodorant mandatory for teens.
  • The Rinse: Shower required immediately after class. Gear must be washed after every exposure.

IV. SICKNESS POLICY

The Health Shield

  • The "School Rule": If they are too sick for school, they are too sick to train.
  • 24-Hour Clearance: Must be symptom-free (Fever, Vomiting) for 24 hours.
  • Skin Safety: Ringworm/Impetigo requires a doctor's note.
  • Coaches' Call: We reserve the right to send visibly ill students home.

V. MAT SAFETY & DISCIPLINE

The Laws of the Mat

  • The Tap is Law: Release holds immediately. Violation is grounds for expulsion.
  • Protection: Mouthguards mandatory for sparring.
  • Zero Tolerance: Striking, biting, or anger-driven aggression results in Immediate Expulsion (No refunds).

VI. ATTENDANCE

Punctuality & Process

  • 10-Minute Window: Late arrivals must do a mandatory independent warm-up.
  • 15-Minute Cutoff: No admission to class.
  • Pickup: Parents must be timely to respect instructor schedules.

VII. PARENT CONDUCT

Spectator Protocol

  • "Silence is Golden": The viewing area is a quiet zone.
  • No Sideline Coaching: Disruptive parents will lose viewing privileges.
  • Filming: Only your own child. You must stop if requested for privacy.

VIII. SHARED SPACE

Artists in Motion Logistics

  • Restricted Areas: Lobby, Mats, and Bathrooms only. No other rooms.
  • Equipment: Do not touch facility equipment without permission.
  • Communication: Grievances must go to Coach Keith via email/phone, not during active instruction.
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