- No shoes on the mat. When entering the training area, take your shoes off and place them out of the way or bring them into the locker room.
- All classes begin and end with a formal bow to the instructor, with students lining up in descending grade order.
- If you are late for class, sit by the side of the training area and wait for permission to enter from the coach.
- If you are early to class and there is class in session, sit by the side of the training area and wait for permission to enter from the coach.
- If you need to leave class early, please tell the instructor before class begins.
- Always keep a respectful posture in the training area.
- Talking should be kept to a minimum level during class and should relate to the class subject.
- Maintain awareness to move out of the way for upper belts when rolling.
- Always treat your training partners with respect.
- The belt represents your progress. Keep it on.
- TAP. There are no ego’s in this gym. If someone has you caught in a submission and you can not get out of it or if you are in any way uncomfortable, tap and ask questions on how to improve next time.
- All metal objects, jewelry, piercing, necklaces and other items should be removed.
- No shoes, food or drink on the mat.
- No cell phones in the training area.
- All students and instructors must wear shoes when walking outside of the training area (the bathroom).
membership guide
RESPECT – Respect is the underlying rule in our academy and all students are expected to show respect to their training partners and coaches.
CROSS TRAINING – We encourage it! We just ask that any members dropping in at other gyms to train show the school their utmost respect.
BULLYING & EXCESSIVE FORCE – Outside of the academy, if there is any reason for us to believe that you are bullying, participating in street fights or any unregulated fighting, or using what you are being taught here outside of self defense, your membership will immediately be canceled and you will be asked to return your belt.
PARENTS DROPPING OFF THEIR CHILDREN – Parents dropping off children should do so five minutes prior to the class and pick them up within five minutes of class ending. The school is not responsible for children after their class has ended. The school becomes very busy around class times and we cannot be responsible for watching unattended children. Children should not leave the studio without an adult.
LOST AND FOUND – We don’t have one. All items left behind are at risk of being discarded. Please leave any valuables at home in case they might be lost or damaged. Madhouse is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.
VACATIONS or EXTENDED ABSENCES – If you will be missing class for vacation or illness for a period of more than three (3) weeks, please see Coach Pat or send us an email. Your membership can be paused once (1) per year and will be turned back on upon your return.
CANCELLATION – While we would hate to see you go, we understand that life happens sometimes! All memberships are month to month. If you need to cancel please see Coach Pat or send us an email 14 days prior to your next billing date. If there is not a 14 day notice you may still be charged for the following month.
CONTACT INFORMATION –
Academy phone #: (732) 503-8480
Email: themadhouseacademy@gmail.com
Website: madhouseacademy.com
Coach Pat Cell #: (732) 318-9763
