Official Documentation
By enrolling at Chicago MMA, you agree to abide by the following policies in full. Please read them carefully before your first class.
Members who wish to cancel their membership must provide written notice at least 30 days prior to the desired cancellation date. Verbal cancellations will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Written notice must be submitted via email to management or through the Gymdesk member portal. Membership obligations — including billing — remain active until the 30-day notice period has been fulfilled.
Chicago MMA does not issue refunds on the basis of non-attendance. Membership dues are charged regardless of whether you attend class during a given billing period. It is the member's responsibility to utilize the services available to them.
Chicago MMA reserves the right to terminate any membership for any reason, at any time, at the sole discretion of management. Members who are terminated will be notified directly.
Grounds for termination may include — but are not limited to — conduct violations, non-payment, harassment, failure to follow gym rules, or any behavior deemed inconsistent with Chicago MMA community standards.
Chicago MMA is a competitive, high-performance training environment built on a foundation of mutual respect. Disrespect of any kind — toward students, instructors, staff, or guests — will not be tolerated.
This includes but is not limited to: verbal abuse, physical aggression outside of supervised training, bullying, intimidation, or discriminatory behavior of any kind. Members are expected to uphold the values of discipline, humility, and sportsmanship at all times.
Derogatory, abusive, or demeaning language will not be tolerated at Chicago MMA — from anyone. This standard applies equally to coaches, instructors, and students without exception.
This includes slurs, hate speech, belittling comments, and any language that creates a hostile or unwelcoming environment on or off the mat. We hold our coaches to the same standard we hold our students. Leadership sets the tone, and that tone is respect.
Members represent Chicago MMA both inside and outside the gym. Online conduct that is inconsistent with our community values reflects on the gym and will be treated as a conduct violation.
This includes posting disparaging content about training partners, coaches, or other members; sharing footage without consent; or engaging in online harassment involving the Chicago MMA community. Members are encouraged to share their training journey — but always with respect.
Safety is the number one priority at Chicago MMA — for every student, every instructor, every class, every day. This is not a formality. It is the foundation on which everything else is built.
As a member of this gym, your safety and the safety of your teammates is your personal responsibility. Every decision you make on the mat — how hard you go, who you train with, when you tap — should be made with that responsibility in mind.
You are under no obligation to train with anyone you do not want to train with. No explanation is required. No pressure will be applied. Your comfort and safety come first, always.
Tap early. Tap often. There is no ego worth an injury. When you tap, your partner must release the submission immediately and without hesitation. Failure to release promptly is a serious safety violation.
Resisting a submission to the point of injury — yours or your partner's — is unacceptable. A healthy training partner is more valuable than any position or round. Protect each other on the mat.
Do not train if you are sick. Contagious illness spreads rapidly in a grappling environment. If you have a fever, active cold or flu symptoms, a respiratory infection, or any contagious skin condition — including ringworm, staph, or impetigo — you may not train until you are fully cleared.
If you arrive to class and an instructor determines you are unwell, you will be asked to leave for the safety of the community. This is not a judgment — it is a responsibility we all share.
Members are required to inform their instructor of any existing injuries before class begins. This allows coaches to recommend modifications, adjust drilling partners, or advise against specific techniques that could worsen the injury.
Training through an undisclosed injury puts both you and your partners at risk. Chicago MMA will not be held liable for aggravation of injuries that were not disclosed prior to training.
Training under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or any impairing substance is strictly prohibited. This is a non-negotiable safety policy with no exceptions.
Any member who arrives to class visibly impaired will be asked to leave immediately. Repeated violations will result in membership termination. This policy exists to protect you and everyone you train with.
By maintaining an active membership, you agree to follow all Chicago MMA gym rules. These rules exist to create the best possible training environment for everyone. They are not suggestions.
Training in close contact with others is a privilege that comes with personal responsibility. Chicago MMA enforces the following hygiene standards without exception:
The mats are a shared training space. Protecting them protects your training partners.
Cell phones are not permitted on the mat during class. No calls, no scrolling, no filming — unless explicitly authorized by the instructor. Class time is training time.
If you need to record instructional content for personal study, ask the coach for permission beforehand. Filming other students without their knowledge or consent is never acceptable.
Guests are welcome at Chicago MMA with prior approval from management. All guests must complete a liability waiver and be accompanied by an active member.
New students and first-time visitors must contact us at [email protected] to receive and sign the liability waiver before their scheduled visit. Guests who have not completed the waiver in advance will not be permitted to train.
Guests are subject to all gym policies and codes of conduct while on the premises. The sponsoring member is responsible for their guest's behavior. Contact management for details on our trial and drop-in options.
Chicago MMA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings. Members are encouraged to use available lockers and to avoid bringing valuables to the gym.
Items left on the premises beyond 30 days may be disposed of at management's discretion. Report any security concerns to staff immediately.
The strength room is available to all active members at no additional charge. Members may use the strength room anytime the gym is open — during classes, open mats, or any other time the facility is operating.
By maintaining an active membership at Chicago MMA, you acknowledge that you may appear in training photos or videos captured at the gym. Chicago MMA may use such content for promotional, editorial, or social media purposes.
If you have concerns about being photographed or filmed, please notify management in writing. We will make reasonable accommodations. Members may never film or photograph other members without their explicit consent.