Gym Policies

Welcome to American Top Team Sandy Springs! We’re excited that you are part of the family. Here are a few friendly tips for gym etiquette—we ask that you observe and follow them, and your contribution to supporting a friendly, safe, and clean environment will be much appreciated.
 
General House Rules
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• No shoes, food, gum or drink on the mat.

• No bare feet outside of the mats.

• Respect everyone’s space and store your gear and bags in the appropriate areas.

• Always keep a positive attitude and have fun!

 
Code of Conduct
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• We’re all here to get and stay healthy

• Wash your gi or activewear after every class.

• Keep your fingernails and toenails neatly trimmed.

• If you have long hair, make sure it’s tied up.

• All metal objects, jewelry, piercing, necklaces, or other such items should be removed before training.

• No bare feet in the bathroom or area outside of the mat. Boxing shoes must be put on inside the gym and taken off when using the restroom and leaving for the night.

• Please keep the air fresh around you—avoid perfumes, colognes, or heavy scents.

• If you are sick, please stay home and rest. If you are coughing and sneezing in a class, you are leaving a trail of germs that might infect your fellow students.Training can wait until you’re healthy.

• If you have any type of skin infection (staph, ringworm, etc.) you will not be allowed to train until it is cleared up. These bacterial and fungal infections are highly contagious and can quickly spread throughout the entire class. If you suspect you may have an infectious skin condition or are not sure, ask an instructor.

• Please leave training gear clean and organized. We’ve provided sanitizing stations and cleaning wipes throughout the gym; make use of them to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria from one piece of gear to another. If you can’t find them or see our supply is running low, let us know so we can help!

 
Safety is our priority
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• Strikers, don’t let anger or emotions drive your sparring; no one is forced to spar. Sparring is to help elevate the skills learned in class, not an opportunity for one to bully someone less experienced. Always communicate the level of sparring you would like to practice and protect yourself at all times.

• Grapplers, always respect the tap: release whatever hold you have immediately and disentangle yourself as quickly as is safe whenever you feel your partner tap. Always try to tap your partners body directly, or otherwise tap or say “tap”  loudly and clearly. Remember to tap early and often to avoid injury.

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Always treat your fellow students with respect
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• American Top Team is committed to providing a safe place for everyone to train free from harassment based on gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality or ancestry.

• Please refrain from making jokes that may be perceived as racist, homophobic, or sexist, or are about sexual assault or violence.

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Zero Tolerance
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There is no tolerance for any kind of sexual harassment or coercion, including but not limited to unwanted sexual advances, unwelcome physical contact, or targeted disrespectful or sexually explicit language.
If you feel that anyone at the gym, whether an instructor or a student, has engaged in problematic behavior, please bring the issue up with any instructor or owner who you feel comfortable discussing the issue with. We are committed to investigating any reports and responding appropriately, while maintaining confidentiality, to ensure that our gym remains a safe environment.