• No-Gi Class: Wear gym clothing like a dry fit t-shirt or rash guard and athletic shorts or leggings (no zippers on the pockets please). • Gi Class: If you have a Gi, please wear it. If you are just checking the class out please wear the no-gi attire set forth above.
No experience is necessary! Our classes are designed to be beneficial to anyone, regardless of prior training.
No. Jiu Jitsu is a great way to get into better shape. Your stamina and fitness level will gradually improve as you train. There is no true way to be in shape for Jiu Jitsu without doing Jiu Jitsu.
Yes! We offer a free introductory class to give you a taste of Jiu Jitsu and see if it’s a good fit for you. Just show up, sign the waiver, and have fun. We encourage you to participate to get a true feel, but if you would like to watch that is fine too.
Absolutely! Jiu Jitsu is a fantastic way to improve your overall fitness, including strength, cardio, and flexibility.
Safety is a top priority for us. Our instructors are extremely experienced in teaching Jiu Jitsu safely and effectively. Like any physical activity, there’s always a risk of injury, but we take steps to minimize that risk.
Yes! Jiu Jitsu is a highly effective form of self-defense. You will learn to close distance, take an opponent down, and to defend being taken down. You will also learn techniques to control and submit opponents from a variety of positions. Regular training will developing confidence and self-awareness along with the necessary skills.
Our classes generally follow a warm-up, technique instruction, drilling (repetitions), then live rolling (sparring) format.
Live rolling is where you practice the techniques you learned against a resisting partner in a controlled environment. There is no striking.
We encourage rolling as it’s a crucial part of learning Jiu Jitsu and making your technique effective in real life situations, but you can opt out or go at a lighter pace whenever you’d like! You can often find someone to continue drilling with if that is your desire.
Absolutely! Our instructors believe competing is one of the most important ways to take your Jiu Jitsu to the next level. We have instructors extremely experienced in competing and competition training who can help you prepare if that’s your goal.
Yes, private lessons can be a great way to turbo charge your improvement in Jiu Jitsu. Our coaches offer private lessons for an additional fee for those who want personalized instruction.
