Grapple Den Hygiene Policy
We at Grapple Den know that wrestling and grappling are close person-to-person contact activities. Because of this fact, and because we care about everyone's health, we strongly recommend the following good hygiene practices for anyone who wants to roll at Grapple Den:
- Keep toe and finger nails clean and clipped very short.
- Shower before you arrive and start rolling.
- Use flip-flops, sandals, or slip-on shoes when walking on unmatted area.
- Avoid walking barefoot where people walk in street shoes, and then walking barefoot onto the mat area.
- NEVER go barefoot into the restroom and then go on the mat.
- Wash your grappling clothes often, use hot water whenever you can.
- Cover any wounds you may have.
- If you develop any new rashes (not mat burn), warts, odd blemishes on your skin after wrestling/grappling in ANY venue, see a doctor.
- Get rid of warts as soon as you can (doctor or home care methods).
- Do not touch blood unless it is your own or you are using an impermeable barrier.
