Rules of behavior

By following these rules of behavior, Fight IQ builds a positive community where athletes can train hard while feeling safe and respected. Our goal is to create a professional gym culture based on discipline, teamwork and personal growth for beginners, advanced athletes and professional fighters.


At Fight IQ, we believe it is important that everyone feels safe. If you experience unwanted behaviour, boundary-crossing actions, intimidation, or anything that doesn’t feel right, you can always turn to our confidential advisor.

 

What can you contact us for?

• Unwanted comments or behaviour
• Bullying, discrimination, or intimidation
• Feeling unsafe inside or outside training
• Incidents between athletes, trainers, or parents
• Situations you wish to discuss anonymously

 

At Fight IQ, we believe in a safe, respectful, and professional training environment for everyone, young or old, beginner or professional. Our community is built on discipline, trust, and sportsmanship. To safeguard this, we uphold the following code of conduct:

1. Respect for one another

• We treat everyone with respect: fellow athletes, trainers, staff, and visitors.
• Discrimination, bullying, intimidation, or unwanted behaviour will not be tolerated.
• There is no fighting outside of class; techniques are to be used only inside the gym.
• Women train with respectful partners, regardless of level or gender. Coaches will pair participants during sparring if necessary.
• Wear appropriate sports and martial arts clothing so you and your training partners can train safely and comfortably.
• Private areas such as changing rooms must be respected. No photos or videos may be taken without permission.

2. Safety first

• Always follow the instructions of the trainers.
• Stop immediately if you experience dizziness, nausea, or shortness of breath.
• Train in a controlled manner and consider each other’s level and boundaries.
• Protective gear is mandatory during sparring and contact training.
• Safety is the top priority: always listen to your body and report injuries to the coach beforehand.

3. Hygiene & personal care

• Keep nails trimmed.
• Come to training fresh and clean. Personal hygiene is essential in a physical sport.
• Report wounds, skin conditions, or injuries to the trainer beforehand.
• Report medical conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, heart issues, or other relevant health concerns so our coaches can take them into account

4. Honesty & sportsmanship

• Win with humility, lose with respect.
• No aggressive behaviour inside or outside the sporting environment.
• No use of prohibited substances (doping, drugs, or alcohol) in the gym.

5. Responsibility inside the gym

• Are you new? Let us know! We’re happy to guide you and make sure you can start safely at your own pace.
• Do not wear jewellery during training.
• Wear slippers or shoes off the mat. Put away your equipment and keep the space tidy.
• Arrive on time for class and respect the training of others. The martial arts mat must stay clean, shoes are not allowed on it.
• Use mobile phones only when necessary.
• Keep the gym neat. Leave the training area, changing rooms, and toilets clean.

6. For parents & youth members

• Children are guided in sportsmanship, discipline, and respect.
• Children may only train under the supervision of an instructor.
• We expect parents to ensure a safe home environment that supports sports participation.
• Children must wear appropriate clothing and protective gear.

At Fight IQ, we take safety seriously. Therefore, every member must follow the rules of behavior at all times. In addition, we encourage open communication between athletes, coaches and staff. Furthermore, these rules help create a professional and respectful training environment. As a result, everyone can train safely, improve their skills and grow with confidence inside the Fight IQ community.