Judo hygiene is super important! A dirty training partner or a dirty dojo can lead to bad outcomes, everything from an unpleasant smell making training unpleasant, up to serious infections that require medication. On the flip side, a clean and healthy dojo encourages training and makes judo sessions something to look forward to. So always keep it clean!!!
Some of it is obvious, some less obvious. Here is a list to get you started:
- Clean body, especially hands and feet.
- Clean uniform – always wash your gi after every practice.
- Short trimmed fingernails and toenails
- Remove all jewelry before practice, including wedding rings
- Long hair should be put up and away from the shoulders, although this is really for you rather than your partner – if someone accidentally grabs a handful of your long loose hair, you can’t really blame them.
- No shoes on the mat
- No bare feet off the mat – always wear shoes, slides or slippers off the mat to avoid tracking dirt and bacteria on to the mat.
- Try to avoid unnecessary fragrances or perfume and makeup – it’s judo, not a date night.
- Having fresh breath is not super necessary, but it’s a nice plus. Pop a mint before class, it takes two seconds.
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