“I shall understand that in my position as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a martial arts coach, I should always lead by example and be morally straight, that all my actions are to be hold accountable to influence the generations to come.
I shall promote fair-play among my peers.
I shall be courteous to others coaches, athletes and supporters.
I shall respect and follow the rules and regulations, and understand that they are there to protect myself and others.
I will do my best to promote the good name of our art. 
Honest, fair and just”

Coaches conduct code applicable to IBJJF sanctioned events

In any event, when coaches are allowed to be inside the competition area or at the reserved coaching hall area, the coach must wear the vest supplied by the event.  The coach must present his/her black belt membership id from the authorized entities, valid for the current year. The coach must return the vest once he leaves the competition area, after the athletes match is over. 
There will be 2 chairs located by the score keepers table per ring area, behind the publicity panels, where the coach will be seated
The coach is responsible for the athletes conduct from the moment you enter and exit the event. 
The coach’s action inside the competition area is limited to the communication to the athlete. Tactics and strategies advises, motivating, instructions to unpredictable situations, injuries. 
The coach must remain seated during he whole match. 
No comments are to be made towards the referee at any time during the match.    
At any time, there will be no inappropriate language allowed towards the referee, opponents, event officials or spectators.
Hitting, tapping, kicking the publicity panels or other equipment inside the competition area is prohibited. 
There are no inappropriate gestures towards the opponents, coaches, referees, or any event official.  
  
Dress code 
  
It is mandatory to wear a t-shirt inside the competition area at all times.  
It is not allowed to use any garments showing inappropriate wording or images.  
It is not allowed to use garments that the referee, or event director may see as inadequate for the competition area. 

Penalties 
  
Any coach that does not follow any article of this code in or outside of the premises. They will be prevented from joining their athletes inside the competition area during the event. The coach, athlete or the academy are subject to penalties, such as suspension of membership, participation in other events, or can be banned from IBJJF sanctioned event sites.