Apex MMA: Hygiene Policy
Our Hygiene and Cleaning Policy
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Why This Matters To Us?
There is a lot in martial arts you cannot control. You cannot control who you are drawn against, how a round unfolds, or how a fight is scored.
CONTROL is one of our four training principles, and it starts with a simple idea: own the things you can. On the mats that means your balance, your base and your posture, because the moment you lose those, even perfect technique falls apart.
Off the mats, it means the same thing applied to the room itself. A clean gym is entirely within our control. So we control it completely.
This is not about appearances. Martial arts is trained in close contact, skin to skin, sharing the same mats and the same air. A gym that lets its standards slip passes that cost straight on to its members, in skin infections, in illness, and in weeks of training lost to something avoidable.
And lost weeks matter more than most people realise. PROCESS, another of our principles, is the long game. Skill compounds through consistency, not intensity. Every session missed because of something picked up on a dirty mat is a session that never comes back. Protecting the training environment is protecting your progress.
It is also how we look after each other. Our first core value is Collaborative Community, built on the principle of mutual welfare and benefit. Turning up clean, with clean gear, is one of the most basic ways you show respect to the person who is about to trust you with their body for the next hour. Without training partners, none of us improve.
Clean mats. Clean gear. Clean training. Clean technique. It is one of the few things entirely in our hands, so we do not compromise on it.
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Personal Hygiene Policy
Martial arts is a contact sport. You will be close enough to your training partner to notice everything, and they will be close enough to notice everything about you.
That cuts both ways, which is the whole point. Everything below is what you would want from the person you are about to train with. So it is what we ask you to bring for them.
None of it is complicated. None of it is optional.
WASHED GEAR
We train hard and a natural consequence is sweat. Unlike your favourite pair of jeans that you might get two, three or even 30 wears before washing, your training gear is an entirely different kettle of fish. Training gear must be cleaned and washed after every training session. If your gear stinks it won’t be allowed into the training area. Pro-tip, if you plan to do a double class, bring a second top to change into so you’re fresh for your next training partner.
FRESH BREATH
Who doesn’t enjoy a kebab with garlic sauce? Just don’t have one right before class. In fact, we get so close best if you brush your teeth or take a breath mint if needed.
CLEAN ODOUR
We appreciate when you train you will sweat. However, we get close up and personal in this sport so please make sure you use a good deodorant and arrive to class odour free.
PROTECT CUTS
Scratches or small cuts are a part of life. To prevent infection cover them up with a band-aid and reinforce them with tape. We wouldn’t want you to mess up your favourite training outfit.
CLEAR SKIN
We know this sport is addictive but there are times when you have to, for the benefit of your club and training partners resist the urge to get on the mat. If you spot any type of skin infection don’t jump on the mat. Instead, go see a GP and get advice. A good practice is to do a quick scan before every class.
TRIMMED NAILS
Nails can be a weapon in this sport so please keep yours clean and trimmed.
TIDY HAIR
Long hair can be a fashion statement and we applaud your golden locks, but whilst training keep it tied back so you don’t get hurt and your training partners don’t get a face full of it.
BLOOD SAFETY
We would prefer it if all your blood remains on the inside of your body but occasionally some does spill. If this happens, and blood gets on the mat, let the coach know and the spill kit will be brought into action. Remember to cover the cut as above before resuming training.
HEALTHY BODY
Covid, flu, skin infections. All the things. So much is going around and if you pass it on you not only affect the person you give it to but their family and work colleagues. This will make you very unpopular. If you’re sick or have any respiratory infection, cough or cold, then do yourself and your training partners a favour and have a rest.
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ACADEMY CLeaning Policy
We like a clean gym, and we are not precious about admitting it takes work. Mats get sweated on every session. Someone has to deal with that, properly, every day.
So here is exactly what we do and how often, and here is the short list of what we ask from you. Both lists matter. The room only stays good if everyone holds up their end.
What Apex MMA will do:
- All training mats, including floor and wall mats will be vacuumed, disinfected and mopped after each training block.
- All doorknobs and high-touch surfaces will be disinfected daily.
- All bags, pads and mitts will be cleaned and disinfected daily.
- Reception, training and changeroom carpet will be vacuumed daily.
- The changeroom will be vacuumed daily and kept clean.
- Bathrooms and showers will be cleaned daily.
- Provide a spill kit to clean up spills.
What we expect you to do:
- That you adhere to our Personal Hygiene Policy.
- Practice good hand hygiene and wash / sanitise before and after class.
- After using any equipment, please spray with provided disinfectant and wipe with your own towel.
- Please let us know if any of these areas are not clean and tidy.
- Please use shelving and storage for your belongings, keeping the floor space clear.
- Wear footwear in the bathrooms, place any paper towels in the bin, flush the toilets and be respectful of the environment.
- Immediately use the spill kit to disinfect any spills on the mats
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