{"id":6517,"date":"2026-04-06T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/?p=6517"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:02:09","slug":"bjj-mat-etiquette-hygiene-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/th\/bjj-mat-etiquette-hygiene-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Unspoken Rules: BJJ Mat Etiquette &amp; Hygiene Guide | BJJ Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6517\" class=\"elementor elementor-6517\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9096bfc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9096bfc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df632d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"df632d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20.1The-Unspoken-Rules-1024x572.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6518\" alt=\"-\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20.1The-Unspoken-Rules-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20.1The-Unspoken-Rules-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20.1The-Unspoken-Rules-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20.1The-Unspoken-Rules-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20.1The-Unspoken-Rules.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8deb9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a8deb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb01940 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb01940\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-path-to-node=\"7\">\ud83e\uddfc &#8220;The Unspoken Rules&#8221;: BJJ Mat Etiquette &amp; Hygiene &#8220;No One Tells You&#8221; (But Will Make You Lose Friends)<\/h1>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\">Introduction: Skill Doesn&#8217;t Matter If You Smell<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">In the world of <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<\/b>, we often obsess over the &#8220;flashy&#8221; stuff: Berimbolos, heel hooks, and high-level guard passes. But there is one factor more important than your belt color or your win-loss record: <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"216\">&#8220;Trainability.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">You could be a world-class athlete, but if your nails are like Wolverine\u2019s claws or your Gi smells like a fermented gym bag, your teammates will slowly stop asking you to roll. In BJJ, we are literally in each other&#8217;s personal space. Respecting that space through hygiene isn&#8217;t just a suggestion; it&#8217;s a requirement for a healthy academy.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">These rules aren&#8217;t always written on the wall, but they are the foundation of the <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwif06zVztiTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4AU\">Marcelo Silva Martial Arts<\/a><\/b> culture at <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwif06zVztiTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4QU\">BJJ Bangkok<\/a><\/b>. Here is your guide to being the partner everyone <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"182\">wants<\/i> to roll with.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9caebb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b9caebb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-247c3c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"247c3c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your Body is a Temple (Body Hygiene)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a906b33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a906b33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\">1. The Wolverine Rule (Nails)<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Long nails are the #1 cause of non-combat injuries. In a scramble, a jagged nail can slice through skin like a razor, leaving your partner with a permanent scar or an infection risk.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Rule:<\/b> Trim your fingernails and toenails short enough that no white part is visible.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pro Tip:<\/b> File them down so there are no sharp edges. Cut them <i data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\">at home<\/i>, not on the mats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\">2. Odor Control &amp; Breath<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\">BJJ is a close-contact sport. If you\u2019ve been at work all day, your &#8220;fresh sweat&#8221; has become &#8220;stale odor.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"19\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Advice:<\/b> Shower before class if possible. Use deodorant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Breath:<\/b> No one wants to be trapped in a <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cross-face\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwif06zVztiTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4gU\">Cross-face (Wikipedia)<\/a> smelling last night\u2019s garlic dinner. Brush your teeth or use mouthwash before you step onto the mats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"20\">3. Hair &amp; Jewelry<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"21\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Long Hair:<\/b> Tie it back securely in a bun or braids. Loose hair gets stepped on or trapped under someone&#8217;s knee.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Jewelry:<\/b> Remove all rings, necklaces, and piercings. A ring can easily &#8220;deglove&#8221; a finger during a grip fight, and earrings can be ripped out instantly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-309c675 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"309c675\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb4c72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1eb4c72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your Armor (Gi &amp; No-Gi Gear)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8e5c72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8e5c72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"24\">1. The One-Wear Rule (The 100% Washing Policy)<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">NEVER<\/b> wear a used Gi twice without washing it. Even if you &#8220;only sweat a little&#8221; and it &#8220;smells fine,&#8221; bacteria like <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Staphylococcus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwif06zVztiTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4wU\">Staphylococcus (Wikipedia)<\/a> and <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dermatophytosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwif06zVztiTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ5AU\">Ringworm (Wikipedia)<\/a> thrive in damp fabric. Once you start sweating again, that &#8220;clean&#8221; Gi will release a toxic ammonia smell.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"26\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">At BJJ Bangkok:<\/b> We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for dirty gear. Wash your Gi, rash guards, and shorts after <i data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"112\">every single session<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"27\">2. The Belt Myth: Yes, You Must Wash It<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28\">There is an old myth that &#8220;washing your belt washes away the knowledge.&#8221; This is scientifically incorrect. What you are actually washing away is MRSA and fungus. Your belt touches the mat just as much as your Gi. <b data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"213\">Wash your belt.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aafccad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aafccad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9c6ded elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9c6ded\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Flip-Flop Law (Mat Etiquette)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66507ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66507ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"31\">This is perhaps the most critical rule in any <b data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/marcelosilvamartialarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwif06zVztiTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ5QU\">Marcelo Silva Martial Arts<\/a><\/b> academy.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"32\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"32,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">No Shoes on the Mat:<\/b> Street shoes carry dirt, glass, and bacteria.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"32,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">No Bare Feet off the Mat:<\/b> This is the big one. If you walk to the bathroom barefoot, you are picking up <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Urine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwif06zVztiTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ5gU\">Urine (Wikipedia)<\/a> and bacteria on your feet. When you step back onto the mat, you transfer those germs to the place where your partners put their faces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"33\"><b data-path-to-node=\"33\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Always wear flip-flops the moment your feet leave the mat.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee94d4c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee94d4c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8160641 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8160641\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Sickness Policy (Public Safety First)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e952474 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e952474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"36\">We appreciate your dedication, but &#8220;pushing through the pain&#8221; doesn&#8217;t apply to contagious illnesses.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"37\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Skin Issues:<\/b> If you see a suspicious red ring, a cluster of bumps, or a weeping sore, <b data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"86\">do not come to the gym.<\/b> Get it checked by a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Flu\/Cold:<\/b> If you are coughing, sneezing, or have a fever, stay home. One &#8220;dedicated&#8221; day from you could put the entire team out of commission for a week.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"38\">At <b data-path-to-node=\"38\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwif06zVztiTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ5wU\">BJJ Bangkok<\/a><\/b>, we prioritize the health of the collective over the training of the individual.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7794f3a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7794f3a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a52a6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a52a6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Social Etiquette &amp; Respect<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e8f9de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e8f9de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"41\">1. Respecting Seniority &amp; Space<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42\">If your rolling pair gets too close to a pair of <b data-path-to-node=\"42\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">Higher Belts<\/b> (Purple, Brown, Black), the lower belts are responsible for stopping and moving to a safer spot. It is a sign of respect and spatial awareness.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"43\">2. The &#8220;No Slamming&#8221; Rule<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"44\">Unless you are in a high-level competition class specifically drilling it, <b data-path-to-node=\"44\" data-index-in-node=\"75\">never slam your partner<\/b> to escape a submission. It is dangerous, unnecessary, and a fast way to get banned from rolling.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f0b590 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f0b590\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0261c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0261c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: Respect is the Heart of BJJ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a00a82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a00a82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"47\">Following <b data-path-to-node=\"47\" data-index-in-node=\"10\">&#8220;The Unspoken Rules&#8221;<\/b> isn&#8217;t about being picky; it&#8217;s about showing respect. When you show up clean, trimmed, and healthy, you are saying: <i data-path-to-node=\"47\" data-index-in-node=\"146\">&#8220;I respect you, I respect your health, and I respect this academy.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"48\">At <b data-path-to-node=\"48\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianjiujitsubkk.com\/th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwif06zVztiTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ6AU\">BJJ Bangkok<\/a><\/b>, we are proud of our professional and welcoming culture. We believe that a clean environment creates better athletes and longer-lasting careers. If you&#8217;re looking for a gym that takes your safety and hygiene as seriously as your technique, you\u2019ve found your home.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"49\"><b data-path-to-node=\"49\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;Clean Gi, Clean Body, Clean Technique.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1dcaab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a1dcaab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff1a72d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff1a72d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ: BJJ Hygiene &amp; Etiquette<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9714f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9714f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"52\"><b data-path-to-node=\"52\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q1: Can I reuse my Gi if I only did a light drilling class?<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"52\" data-index-in-node=\"60\">A:<\/b> No. Bacteria growth starts the moment the Gi becomes damp. Always wash it after every use to prevent skin infections.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"53\"><b data-path-to-node=\"53\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q2: How do I get the &#8220;funk&#8221; out of my old Gi?<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"53\" data-index-in-node=\"46\">A:<\/b> If a Gi still smells after a wash, try adding a cup of white vinegar or a specialized sports detergent to the cycle. Avoid using too much fabric softener, as it can trap bacteria in the fibers.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"54\"><b data-path-to-node=\"54\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q3: Is it okay to refuse a roll with someone who has poor hygiene?<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"54\" data-index-in-node=\"67\">A:<\/b> Yes. You have every right to protect your health. 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