What do I need to bring?
- Bring a valid photo ID. You will be required to sign a waiver prior to participating in any classes. You must be 18 years old or older. If you are under 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can come in and watch/observe a class or even try it out for free to see if it's right for you before signing up. See class schedule.
What do I need to wear?
- Wear a gi if you have one. If you don't, then wear a clean shirt and clean shorts. A loaner gi will be provided to you (if available) for your first class. Gi's vary in quality and cost. We have a small selection available for purchase at the gym for your convenience.
- Optional equipment: ear guards, mouth guard, and athletic cup.
What do I need to leave behind?
- Leave behind your ego and any preconceived notions of what you think Jiu-Jitsu is or should be.
What can I expect to learn from a class?
- If you are new to the sport, then you will not learn much from just one class but it should give you an idea of whether or not jiu-jitsu is right for you. Your first few weeks of instruction will cover the very basics and will involve little to no sparring (this is for your safety and the safety of others).
- If you already have at least one year of experience under your belt, then you should be familiar with the format and should be able to jump right in (the instructor will gauge your skills and determine your level of participation).
What is the typical format for a class?
- It's about half an hour of warm up exercises, followed by about an hour of instruction/drills, and we finish up with about half an hour of sparring.
- Note that the instructor may opt to change the format at any time and that we train with a gi 99.9% of the time. Always pack a pair of shorts and a clean shirt just in case we do some no-gi training.
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