Internal Policy
1. Purpose and scope
These regulations apply to all members, trainers, parents and visitors of Zero Point GJJ Gent. It provides a safe, respectful and pleasant training environment.
2. Membership and Enrollment
- Becoming a member and registering is done via the Martial Connect platform.
- All necessary personal data is collected and processed via Martial Connect.
- Underage members need permission from their parents or guardian.
- By registering via Martial Connect, the member agrees to the club's privacy policy and the terms and conditions of Martial Connect.
3. Membership fees, payment and insurance
- Membership fees and any other costs are arranged and paid via Martial Connect.
- Sports accident insurance is automatically arranged through Martial Connect, unless otherwise indicated.
- Participation in training is only possible after payment and insurance have been confirmed via Martial Connect.
4. Training
- Arrive on time and prepare according to the trainers' instructions.
- Wear clean and appropriate sportswear (gi or rashguard).
- Respect fellow athletes and trainers at all times.
- Nails should be short and clean; Jewelry is not allowed during training.
- Injuries or health problems must be reported to the trainer.
- Pay attention to personal hygiene: because we come into close contact with each other intensively and closely during training, it is important that your body, hands, feet and sportswear are clean. This not only provides a more pleasant training environment, but also helps to prevent skin infections and other health problems.
5. Prohibited techniques and safety
To ensure the safety of all participants, the following techniques are prohibited during the training:
- Slamming (forcefully throwing someone to the ground from guard or submission position)
- Jumping attacks (techniques where you jump on your opponent such as jumping submissions)
- Scissor takedowns
- Suplex takedowns (throws where the opponent is thrown backwards over the shoulder)
- Direct backward collar pull from turtle (such as pulling backwards on an opponent's collar in turtle)
In addition, the following techniques may only be used if this has been clearly agreed upon in advance between both partners and is explicitly allowed by the trainer:
- Knee reaping
- Heel hooks
- Kneebars
- Toe holds
- Spinal locks (direct pressure on the spine without arm or leg control)
- Neck cranks (forcing the neck outside natural rotation without strangulation)
6. Safety
Can your partner escape.
Are you going to force → more chance of injury.
Miss your finesse and learn your wrong timing.
- To enable submitted submissions in a controlled (slow) manner:
Slowly build up submission (gradually increase pressure).
Regularly check whether your partner is able to tap.
- Danger of speed and explosiveness in submissions:
Deploying quickly makes it difficult for your partner to tap in time.
Especially with preload such as in armbars, toeholds or heel hooks, you sometimes don't feel a warning — it's suddenly there.
- Each participant is responsible for respecting the safety of his/her training partner and adhering to the technical guidelines of the club.
7. Code of Conduct
- Bullying, discrimination, aggression or other undesirable behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Use of alcohol, drugs or other narcotics is prohibited within the club environment.
- Photography or video recordings are only allowed with prior permission.
8. Insurance and liability
- Members are compulsorily insured through Martial Connect or another recognized insurance.
- The club is not liable for damage or accidents outside the insurance.
- Accidents must be reported immediately to the trainer.
9. Privacy and Data Governance
- Personal data is processed according to the club's privacy policy.
- Members can exercise their rights via the contact address provided in the Privacy policy.
10. Use of communication tools
- WhatsApp groups and other communication channels are intended for club-related information.
- Respectful behavior is also mandatory here; Inappropriate use may result in exclusion.
11. Clothing and material
- Members provide appropriate sportswear and protective equipment themselves.
- Club material may only be used with the permission of a trainer.
12. Termination of membership
- Cancellation must be made in writing according to the provisions stated in Martial Connect.
- Any notice periods will be respected.
13. Sanctions and disputes
- Violations of the regulations may result in warnings, suspensions or exclusion.
- Complaints are handled by the board (chairman and vice-chairman) and/or the trainers in consultation.
13. Changes to the regulations
- Changes to these regulations will be communicated to all members.
- The board (chairman and vice-chairman) decides on adjustments.
Date: 22/08/2025