Brazilian Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Classes
We offer adult and kids classes focused around Brazilian Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and grappling. All of our classes are co-ed (all genders train together).
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) Classes
We offer traditional Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) classes. This discipline covers all aspects of jiu-jitsu wearing the traditional gi (kimono).
- Submissions: chokes, joint locks, etc.
- Gi-specific techniques
- Takedowns & throws
- Stand-up & clinching
- Self-defense
- Position & control
- Opponent management
- Multiple classes per week* See Schedule
These tactics can be applied towards sport/tournament jiu-jitsu along with general self-defense.
*note: We alternate some classes between gi to no gi throughout the year, so you will always be able to get ample exposure to both. At their core, both are still fundamentally, jiu-jitsu.
Safety is our priority: safety guidelines
Adult classes for ages 15 years or older
No Gi Submission Grappling
NO GI submission grappling is an important aspect of the art that improves the ability to be adaptable under all conditions. Our no gi classes are part of our overall curriculum sharing most core principles with gi. We encourage all students to learn both gi and no gi techniques.
- No Gi/Grappling specific techniques
- Adapted BJJ techniques
- Position & control
- Opponent management
- Modified wrestling techniques
- Multiple classes per week* See Schedule
*note: We alternate some classes between gi to no gi throughout the year, so you will always be able to get ample exposure to both. At their core, both are still fundamentally, jiu-jitsu.
Safety is our priority: safety guidelines
Adult classes for ages 15 years or older
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes
For kids ages 5-14*
Kids jiu-jitsu classes are a great way to get your child introduced to the art or continue evolving their training. Our kids class instructor, Andrew Miller, is highly experienced with instructing both children & adults in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & submission grappling. He creates a welcoming environment with a catered curriculum for kids.
Our art can help your child in many ways:
- Build confidence & discipline
- Strength & fitness
- Mental & physical health
- Stand-up & takedowns
- Ground & positional control
- Submissions (controlled joint locks & chokes)
- Both gi & no gi styles
- Applicable self-defense (bully-proof)
- Socialize & engage with other kids
- Get your kids active!
- Multiple classes per week See Schedule
Our curriculum supports both general and sport application if you want your child to begin competing in one of the world’s fastest growing martial arts.
Ask about private lessons for your child to get a curated instruction program and accelerated progress.
Safety is our priority: safety guidelines
For kids ages 5-14 (*contact us to inquire about younger ages)
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Conditioning & Techniques Class
Want to step up your game?
This class is great for all practitioners from hobbyist to competitors if you want to step up your overall game.
A conditioning, fitness, and competition & sport Jiu-jitsu-focused training regiment. This class focuses on drilling & conditioning with techniques and strategy to improve your overall skills, acumen, endurance, and is ideal for both rapid progression for hobbyist or sport & competition application.
- Jiu-Jitsu-based conditioning & exercises
- Rapid progression & continuous improvement
- Drilling (repetition-based workouts)
- Stand up & Take down concepts
- Wrestling techniques
- Sport-based training
- Competition scenario simulation
- Competition strategy & mindset
- Both Gi & No Gi (we recommend bringing all equipment)
This class will be beneficial to any practitioner with at least 1 month of experience.*
- If you are planning competing, this class is an excellent way to help prepare you for the competition scene.
- If you do not plan on competing, this class will still provide value and benefits to your overall jiu-jitsu growth. You do not have to compete in order to attend this class, that is your choice.
- This class is also great for overall fitness & cardio with a creative and combative approach.
Prerequisites:
Participants must have attended at least 8 standard classes (1 mo experience) to partake in this class, or has demonstrated proper experience/knowledge of fundamentals, to work in a higher intensity environment.
*note: This class covers conditioning, skill refinement, sport & competition training in both gi and no gi. You can focus on the competition type you are preparing for (gi or no gi), but we recommend bringing all equipment for both gi and no gi for convenience.
Safety is our priority: safety guidelines
Adult classes for ages 15 years or older
Private Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling Lessons
If you are interested in receiving one-on-one private lessons, our highly skilled staff of instructors can set-up a personal lesson plan for you. Private lessons are always a great way to enhance your game and work on specialty techniques.
- Undivided attention
- Catered instruction
- Work on specific techniques
- Focus on problem areas
- Target personal goals
- Train at your own pace
- Train around your schedule
- For Adults & Kids!
Checkout our Instructors to see their bios and who is available for private lessons. Please contact us for rates.
Some instructors offer discounts for multiple private class commitments – ask your instructor for details.
Class Overview
What to Expect:
Most of our classes are structured with the following activities:
- Warm-ups
- Technique & instruction
- Live Training/Rolling (sparring)
Warm-ups & Drilling Exercises
We start most classes with standard warm-up and drilling exercises.
- Some of the warm-up moves we may perform are: jogging, leg lifts, shrimping, forward and backward rolls, technical stand-up, arm drags, clinching, takedowns and several others.
- You may see some warm-up techniques that are unfamiliar, just ask a fellow student/partner or instructor for guidance on any warm-ups if you need it.
- Some warm-ups can be fast-paced, but don’t feel bad if you can’t keep up in your first few classes, it’s totally ok.
Technique & Instruction
This is the core part of the class where the instructor breaks down the details of techniques & movements which include defensive and/or offensive aspects.
- Technique & Instruction will require you to partner with another student and then go over various techniques from the instructor.
- The instructor will likely breakdown the topic into multiple small steps or phases while you and a partner practice those steps incrementally building up into the entire technique or series.
- You may not comprehend or retain every detail of a technique or move in the first few lessons and that is perfectly ok; Jiu-Jitsu simply takes a lot of time and practice.
Live Training / Rolling (sparring)
This is the part of the class where we exercise our “live training.” Live training is an opportunity to actually test your skills against another opponent (fellow students and/or instructors) in a more realistic combative scenario. We also refer to this as “rolling” since the majority of the time you end up on the ground where the majority of our art takes place. Some other arts or schools may consider this “sparring.”
- This is a friendly “sparring” opportunity to work with an opponent and “test” your skills
- This is NOT an aggressive competition, you are working with fellow students
- Do not slam, throw, or use overly aggressive techniques that may cause injuries during practice
- You want to roll at a pace that is comfortable for you and your partner
- All submissions & attacks should be “controlled” to where you do not cause injury to your partner. if your submission is proper & controlled, you may not even have to finish the submission to have your partner tap.
- We want to ensure you & your training partner are healthy after rolling and can return to train the next day
Conditioning & Techniques Class Overview
This is specialty class focused on conditioning & sport jiu-jitsu curriculum and training regiment. Competition/Sport Jiu-Jitsu still shares many of the same aspects that are taught in our general classes, but there are some facets that differ and require more unique training.
What to Expect:
- Sport-based training centered around competition preparation
- Competition scenario simulation
- Competition game planning & mindset
- Jiu-Jitsu-based conditioning
- Both Gi & No Gi (we recommend bringing all equipment)
This class will be beneficial to any practitioner.
- If you are planning competing, this class will be a great way to help prepare you for the competition scene
- If you do not plan on competing, this class will still provide value and benefits to your jiu-jitsu growth. You do not have to compete in order to attend this class, that is your choice
⚠️ Tapping Out – Important!
Tapping out is the primary way to communicate to your opponent that you are submitting to their attack and or cannot defend or proceed anymore. You may be caught in a submission (joint-lock, choke, any position that is intolerable or may cause injury, exhaustion, etc.) during any phase of our classes (warm-ups, drills, technique or rolling).
How to Tap Out
There are two ways to communicate tapping out to your opponent:
- Tapping Out Physically – Use a distinct repetitive tapping action with your hand (at least 3 taps) on your opponent’s body or on the mat (loudly), so they can feel, hear and/or see your tap. We recommend tapping on your opponent’s body if possible for the quickest acknowledgement.
- Tapping Out Verbally – There may be times where you cannot physically tap out due to your position or obstruction. In any scenario, you can verbally tap out by saying “Tap” (at least 3 times) – ensure it is loud enough for your opponent to hear.
When Your Opponent Taps Out
- If someone taps out or submits to you, you should release your submission attack immediately and safely
- Expect & be aware when your partner may tap out, so you can release your submission in a timely and safe fashion
- Your opponent may tap out physically or verbally, anticipate either method
- Your opponent may not always be able to tap 3 times or more, but you should still treat it as a tap and release the submission
Note: Some attacks do require a more controlled release in order to prevent injury, like an omoplata, which should be released in a reversed direction from the attack in order not to injure the opponent’s arm or shoulder.
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Tips for New Practitioners – Know before you roll
You are not required to roll (spar) for your first classes. You can observe to see how other students roll. Once you are comfortable, then pair up with a partner and communicate your experience and start rolling! Rolling will be a large part of your training curriculum once you get comfortable.
- Communicate: communicate with all parters prior to drilling and sparring about your novice ability
- Avoid brute force: Practitioners new to the art typically feel that speed, force and power is required, but it is actually more about technique and control
- Don’t go too fast: It is recommended to go slow and allow others to help guide you during sparring until you obtain further experience (“Slow is smooth, smooth is fast”).
- No Slams! Even if you have a background in strength condition, wrestling or other sports, Slams are typically an illegal technique, because of the severity of injury risks it poses, which may involve a neck or spinal cord and increase for spinal-related injuries or paralysis.
- No leg locks, heel hooks, neck cranks or wrist locks: These are valid techniques that we learn and work with, but a new practitioner should not be using these early in their training until they have had proper training and supervision. These techniques can cause severe injuries before the opponent can tap if executed improperly.
- Tap out early! It is perfectly acceptable to tap out and it is encouraged to tap out early to avoid injury
- Tapping out is not a sign of “weakness” or “losing.”
- Practice is not a competition. It’s not about “winning or losing” during rolling, it’s about learning
- Until you learn proper defenses and escapes, you should not try to “out-muscle” a submission which may lead to an injury
Respect
We expect everyone who steps inside our doors to respect and abide by our School Code of Conduct rules below. Anyone who does not, will be asked to leave.
School Code of Conduct & Etiquette
- Safety First!
- Wash equipment after every class with bacterial killing agent (Yes, every class!)
- Practice proper hygiene & grooming (including trimming finger/toe nails)
- Stay home if you have any symptoms, illness or infection (Prevent contagion)
- Prioritize good health: Do not train with injuries, open wounds, infections, rashes, sensitive conditions, etc.
- Do not wear shoes/footwear on the mats
- Do wear shoes/footwear in restroom & outside
- Be on time
- Participate in all activities
- ONLY STUDENTS allowed on the mats during class
- No spectator sideline coaching during class
- No slams (picking up and throwing down the opponent)
- No celebrations, no cheering, no egos, no improper aggression
- No dialog on politics, religion, or sensitive topics
- Silence phones & devices (students & spectators, use headphones)
- Check your Email for important digital communications
- Maintain your membership (Ensure your payments are on time)
- Respect the instructor & fellow students
Showcasing any aggression, celebration, poor sportsmanship or negativity is NOT tolerated. Please, leave your pride at the door.