FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Adults
Absolutely. Our program is what you have secretly been wanting for a long time. We actually welcome sissy noobs because we enjoy and take pride in our ability to transform sissy noobs into Jiu Jitsu machines. It won’t be easy, but it will work. You’ll feel fucking great about yourself, and we promise that everyone on the mats not only appreciates the struggle, but knows what it was like to have started at zero and will make you feel one hundred percent comfortable and encourage you on your road to becoming a non-sissy noob.
• If you’re going to be training Thai, any of the classes on the schedule are suitable for all skill levels and athletic abilities.
• If you’re going to be training Jiu Jitsu, you should be able to commit at a minimum, two 90 minute training sessions. We also recommend getting in at least one fundamentals or 10am class per week for the first six weeks, in addition to any other BJJ/No Gi classes on the schedule.
• You can always feel free to contact us so that we can figure out the best program and schedule for you specifically.
Absolutely. However, in order for you to see the fastest progress, we advise beginners get in at least one fundamentals class per week, for the first six weeks, in addition to any other non-advanced BJJ/No-Gi classes on the schedule.
• The first thing you need to consider is how much time you can prioritize to training. If you’re going to be training Jiu Jitsu, you should be able to commit at a minimum to two, 90 minute training sessions per week.
• If you have have in excess of 3 hours per week to train, you need to ask yourself what is your primary objective.
•• If your primary objective is to get in great shape while having a blast, and your secondary objective is to develop some real skills, then we recommend starting out with Thai. Not because our Thai program won’t teach you how to light someone up or our BJJ program won’t get you in great shape. Both certainly will. It’s just that our Thai classes are structured in such a way that the learning process requires less fortitude. So if your primary objective is to get in shape, then it’s easier to stick with the program and get physical results in the time that it takes to actually acquire some real skills .
•• If you care equally as much or more about developing some real skills as you do about being in killer shape, and you have three or more hours a week to dedicate to training, you should start out with what feels more interesting. (Typically folks have a natural inclination that is weighted more heavily at the beginning towards BJJ or Striking.) We encourage you to chat with Coach Jordan and to take a few classes in both to help figure that out.
•• If you have in excess of 4.5 hrs/wk to train and you want to learn both or ultimately fight MMA, we recommend training Thai only in excess of 3 BJJ classes/wk until you’re a blue belt.
As with any sport, there is a possibility of injury. However, BJJ has been proven to work so well because it is specifically designed to minimize the chaos and likelihood of injury in a combat scenario. If you are smart, controlled, and listen to the coaches, the likelihood of injury will be minimal. You can count on the coaches to ensure not only a safe training environment, but that you are paired with appropriate and controlled training partners.
At the end of the day, what separates real martial arts from the fake ones is that we pressure test the real ones it against live, resisting opponents in sparring on a daily basis. This is critical in order to know that the techniques that you’re drilling actually work in real life.
In BJJ, you will be encouraged to spar after the technical portion of every class from day 1, but you will never be required to spar in a fundamentals class. Thai sparring sessions are always separate from Thai classes. Thai sparring is at 930am Mon/Wed/Fri, 6pm on Fridays, and otherwise coordinated between training partners/coaches outside of the class schedule.
Our only requirements are that your training attire be clean, that you wear a rash guard under your gi top, and compression pants under your board shorts (No Gi). No one likes to be on the receiving end of drilling triangles inside someone’s bare clammy thighs. We have quality gear for sale at competitive prices and we certainly appreciate the support, but you are certainly not required to purchase from us. As far as we’re concerned, Jiu Jitsu is very much about self expression. So express yourself. We won’t make you rent or purchase our uniforms so that we can milk you of all your hard earned money like a lot of other gyms do these days.
Kids
We have not seen a single instance where our program has made anyone more aggressive. In fact, we typically see the opposite. There are two primary reasons for this: 1) Sparring is a fundamental component of BJJ and sparring is likely the single best outlet for stress, aggression and anxiety. Folks are typically considerably more relaxed in general, when they train BJJ on a regular basis. 2) As students develop their skills and utilize them in sparring at the gym and in competition, it becomes perfectly evident the power of what they are learning, and so the need to prove to themselves that they are capable of handling a physical confrontation in the school yard or at a bar diminishes entirely. Instead they’re able to use judgement.
Focus is a critical element to success with any endeavor, and the development of focus is a critical component of our youth program. In certain situations our coaches may single children out in order to both encourage and discourage certain behavior including focus, respect, hard work and technique. However, we understand that the development of these skills takes time and so our Youth Program is structured in such a way that no one student would ever hold back a group of more experienced students in the same class.
Pricing & Trials
• Day passes: $35.
• Adults: We offer both contracted and non-contracted options ranging from $167- $217/mo. All programs include unlimited training.
• Discounts: 10% off for: Young Adults (age 16-26), College/Grad/Med students, Educators, Uniformed Officers, Active Military personnel and Veterans.
• Kids: Tuition ranges between $149 – $217 a month, depending on your child’s age and payment plan.
Contact us today so that we can figure out the best option for you!
Absolutely. We also have awesome options for parents whose kids are in our program. We want this to be a hobby that bonds you.
Yes.
- Adults: We offer a free trial class with a 15% discount on your first month if you enroll after your trial. BJJ trials include a dedicated 30 minute intro to prior to class.
- Kids: We offer a paid, two week trial to determine if our program is right for you and your family.
