WELCOME TO CORRAL’S MARTIAL ARTS!

When first getting started at our Academy, our new student start-up guidelines on rules, proper uniform, hygiene, and respect will help you have a fulfilling martial arts experience alongside your teammates.

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GETTING STARTED

Your martial arts journey begins today!

It is said that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a journey, a long and often difficult process of personal change and development.  This journey requires dedication, discipline, and patience. A BLACK BELT in Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu is a WHITE BELT that never quit.

COMMUNICATION

  • Download the free app “WhatsApp”

  • Create a profile including both photo and name

  • After your WhatsApp profile is completed, text your name to Sensei/Professor Braulio at 219-688-7363 and a link for the group will be sent

VIDEO TUTORIALS

  • All video tutorials are hosted on our website and as you progress through the ranks, additional training videos will be added to your profile

  • Click on the “Members” tab in the main menu
  • Click on “My Account”

  • Register a new member

  • Please send Sensei/Professor Braulio a message via WhatsApp and your access will be turned on

STUDENT ID

  • Your 3 digit student ID is issued once your membership is complete

  • After your billing account information is entered into the system, an ID is generated

WHITE BELT CURRICULUM

  • CMA’s curriculum is easy to follow when loaded onto your device

  • iPhone/iPads, download Pages

  • Android, download Google Docs
  • See Professor Braulio for setup

CMA RULES

Maintaining a professional environment.

Our Academy rules are based on past experience. It is in everyone’s best interest to follow these rules and maintain a peaceful environment. Breaking our rules may result in membership termination.

ADULT BJJ RULES

  • Show up for class on time
  • Never walk on the mat with your shoes
  • Bow before walking onto the mat
  • Always ask the senior instructor permission before walking off the mat
  • Show respect to senior students
  • Never talk while instructors are demonstrating technique
  • Respect the Academy – help keep it clean
  • Never use vulgar language in the Academy
  • Always take time to show your teammates what you know
  • Always knock before entering the dressing/restroom

PARENT RULES

  • Stay positive
  • Always be respectful of other parents
  • Complaints should be taken to Professor Braulio
  • Do not interrupt the instructors during class
  • Do not reprimand someone else’s child
  • Do not become aggressive towards anyone at any time
  • Arrive on time for class
  • Make sure your child is in proper uniform
  • Mouth piece is mandatory
  • No coaching
  • No videotaping

KIDS RULES

  • Arrive to class on time and check in with your Student ID
  • Have your entire uniform – Academy rash guard or t-shirt under your uniform
  • No gum, candy, or energy drinks allowed
  • Bow when entering and leaving the mat
  • Always show respect to fellow classmates and senior ranks
  • No name-calling or bullying behavior will be tolerated
  • Always try your hardest and focus on becoming better
  • Always show respect to your parents, siblings, and teachers
  • Always try to maintain A/B honor roll status
  • Always ask permission to leave the mat

  • Never talk while instructors are demonstrating technique

PROPER UNIFORM

CMA holds itself to a high standard. To maintain our professional image, it is of utmost importance that we look like a team.

This begins with all students proudly wearing the Academy uniform. Social media is our fastest way to continue growing as a team. When photos are posted to the world, CMA must appear as a clean, professional, well-organized learning facility. This begins with the proper uniform.

CMA UNIFORMS

  • Purchase uniforms from CMA
  • CMA offers both gi and no-gi uniforms

  • No shirtless rolling

  • A+ students wear a CMA t-shirt or rash guard under the gi uniform at all times

HELP US GROW

  • Social media is a great way to promote yourself as a new student at CMA

  • For every new student you refer that becomes a full time member, you will receive a $50 gift card

  • New students are encouraged to take a few minutes and leave a positive Google Review about your training, as this helps us find great people like you

  • Please let me know when you have completed your review so I can personally say, “Thank You”

HOUSE KEEPING

  • If you enter the Academy with a reusable water bottle, make sure to take it home

  • If you enter with a disposable water bottle, please discard it in the trash can

  • If you tape up your fingers and it falls off during rolling, stop your match and discard it in the trash can

  • If you entered the Academy wearing socks and underwear, please make sure you leave with your socks and underwear

HYGIENE

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a very close contact sport. Please be respectful and show up odor-free.

JEWELRY

Prevent injuries to yourself and others by removing all jewelry before stepping onto the mat.

  • No wedding rings
  • No watches
  • No earrings or facial piercings
  • No body piercing that can rip off

SKIN CONDITIONS

All contact sports are a risk for contiguous skin conditions. Most are treatable and not long-lasting when caught early. Please take a look at the video under “Useful Info” with Doctor George. Most common treatable conditons are:

  • Ringworm
  • Impetigo

  • Common and plantar warts

BARE FEET

Keeping the training area free from bacteria helps prevent skin conditions. Always wear flip flops when entering the restroom.

FOOTWEAR

Any footwear worn outside can potentially bring bacteria into the Academy.  Remove footwear in the observation room and place under the seating bench. Do not leave your shoes laying on the floor. This creates a tripping hazard.

PERSONAL HYGIENE

  • Clean Uniform
  • Short finger nails
  • Short toe nails

MAKE-UP

All makeup should be removed before stepping onto the mat. When rolling makeup becomes a problem, as it finds itself on your training partner’s uniform.

RESPECT

CMA is a diverse training center. Respectful boundaries are essential to maintain a positive training environment.

Your actions determine how your training partners interact with you. Avoid these simple actions so you become the teammate everyone wants to roll with.

GENERAL

  • This is not the UFC! Train to have fun and do not roll like its a UFC match

  • Conversations regarding politics, religion, sex, and any other adult language should be avoided
  • Keep the conversation classy in the locker room

INSTRUCTORS

All CMA instructors have earned their rank and a level of respect is required.

FEMALE STUDENTS

CMA is a safe family-friendly academy. Our female team is growing. When rolling or interacting with female students always be respectful.

Simply, don’t be a creep.

EMOTIONS

Your mood determines how you interact with people, how you deal with challenges, and how you spend your time. Gaining control over your emotions will help you become mentally stronger. If you’re having a bad day and have an attitude, stay home.

ROLLING WITH RESPECT

Not everyone is here to roll competitively. Being able to recognize this makes you an enjoyable teammate that everyone looks forward to working with. Younger students, who have competition goals, mostly enjoy the hard competitive rolling. Older students may not look for competitive rolls, as their goals may be only to get in shape and lose weight. Female students are at a disadvantage because of size and strength, so they require a teammate that has self control.

A simple solution is to match your partner’s energy.