need Advice please!

[SitsWithFists]

Hello people. There is this person in our dojo who comes in with filthy hands, wreaks of alchohol, smells horribly, and has cuts everywhere. We do alot of grappling and its getting to the point where Im dreadding coming in because they always pair me off with this person. Now, I understand when we work out everyone sweats, but to come in off the street like this to me is unacceptable. I believe one should come in clean - especially when you know you are going to be up close and personal with someone else. What do you guys think I should do - should I speak to the Sensei about this? I do not want to hurt anybody's feelings, but I do not want to quit because of this person either. advice?

thx

[Shotokan-kez]

This is awful. One of our dojo rules is to have clean hands and feet, short and clean finger nails and toe nails and a clean gi. I think this is unacceptable and i'm sure if your feeling this way others will be too and it isn't nice to be in that situation. If i was you i would speak to the sensei, he doesn't need to mention names if he approaches this person and like i say i'm sure your not alone on this.

Maybe this person just needs a gentle push on personal hygiene. What is his personality like? Just wondering because if he has an aggresive personality someone would have to be very tactile and careful when approaching him with this. Good luck

[lordtariel]

Not only is this disrespectful to everybody else in your dojo, it's unsanitary. It's especially bad since you're in a grappeling situation and a very valid concern for safety reasons. Does he have open cuts? I know in our dojo, if you came in smelling of alcohol and filthy you'd be sent home. I would definitly talk to your sensei about this. The least you can say is that you feel uncomfortable training with this guy and ask if you could be paired with someone else.

[jaymac]

This has happened at our dojo recently. A very nice man who had been there awhile continued to come in with dirty feet and toenails. It got to the point where noone wanted to pair up with him. Some of the students came to me instead of the head instructor. So I agreed to talk with our instructor about this problem and he very respectfully and compassionately spoke with this man. He cleaned up and continues to come to class. Talk to your instructor. You shouldn't feel like you need to leave because of this mans personal hygiene issues.

[Scotty]

Yeah, it's a rule in our dojo too. I've never heard of anyone being sent home from it, but the teacher always reminds, especially the children, to remember to wash their hands and feet, keep nails short, wear uniform. It gives a good impression of the club in question, not to mention the hyygiene implications.

[parkerlineage]

We've never had that problem, but I can see that it's a valid problem, and should be addressed. That's a major health and safety hazard! Talk to your instructor, definetely.

[Shui Tora]

There is a line to everyone's space... And to have someone come in wreaking of alcohol isn't acceptable.

You must need to speak to your Sensei about this... Not only (as I have mentioned before) unacceptable, but also a very grave concern. Why? Smelling of alcoholobviously shows he drinks, but also that he isn't able to establish what time of day to have a drink.

Say to your Sensei that you are very concerned about this, but also being the only who gets paired with this person is prejudice. Either your Sensei does something about this, or involve the police. (May sound drastic, but I'm sure they'll do something about it.)

At our Dojo we have rules (like evryone else); short nails, clean gi, no hair products, we must use a certain areosol, (if anyone shaves) clean shaven and must've had a bath/shower the day before.

[alsey]

as others have said, talk to your sensei. you shouldn't have to train with someone like that.

[ff100]

Your sensei / sifu due to his people skills would probably best to deal with this situation.

I'm sorry that you have this issue. Some people huh!

[cathal]

That is very disrespectful, I'm surprised it was allowed even once. To your knowledge has anyone spoken to him about this at all?