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.
• The first thing you need to consider is how much time you can prioritize to training. If you’re a beginner with no wrestling background and you have less than three hours/wk (or appx two BJJ classes) to dedicate to training, then consider starting out with Thai. Thai classes are shorter (about 60 min vs 75 to 90 min) and the learning curve is less steep.
• If you have between 3 and 4.5 hrs/wk to train, then you should ask yourself what are your primary objectives.
•• 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 getting 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 for the first year and a half.
• 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, we recommend training no less than twice per week. 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 give us a ring or drop us a line and chat with Coach Jordan to figure out the best program and schedule for you specifically.
Absolutely. However, in order for you to see the fastest progress, we advise beginners to get in at least one fundamentals class per week, for the first eight weeks, in addition to any other non-advanced BJJ/No-Gi classes on the schedule.
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.
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.
I know I want to get on the mats, but I’m not sure whether to start with BJJ or Thai. What should I do? – See second FAQ from top.
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
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• Adult pricing: Please See Adult Programs and Options
• Youth Pricing: Please See Our Youth Intro Brochure
Yes we do, but they differ depending on the programs being combined. Please inquire within.
Yes.
- Kids: We offer a paid, two week trial. Please see our Youth Intro Brochure for more details
- Adults: Since adults have non-contracted monthly options from day one, we offer a pre-scheduled FREE trial class in BJJ or Thai. BJJ trials include a DEDICATED 30 minute intro to BJJ prior to class.
