Uniform will be NoGi - meaning you do not need to wear anything fancy. Just show up in athletic apparel. We do Gi Classes on Wednesdays but if you do not have a Gi you can still participate.

You get to attend one group training session for free.

After that, the cost is $25 per week for one student and you can attend all the class times. If you want to add people to your account, it costs an extra $10 per week per student that is added. For example, a family with 3 students would pay $45 per week.

NO - In fact, Jiu-Jitsu and Judo will help you get in shape better than just about anything. Our classes will incorporate stretching and warmups to help you improve your flexibility and fitness level so you will get in better shape as you keep coming. Just keep showing up and watch your fitness improve. When our head coach started training, he lost 65 pounds in 6 months of training. His story is not unique amongst people who practice the martial arts.

If you cannot arrive right on time, don't worry about it. You're free to drop in at any time during the window that's available and get some training in. You can either join the class if it's in session or join the sparring that's happening. We just want you to show up and keep training, even if life says you gotta be a little late.

YES! If you want to book a private session, just book your free session by clicking the button below. When you book, our instructor will reach out to discuss your options. We can absolutely do private sessions if you'd rather schedule time outside of the normal training windows. Additional costs apply.

It depends on the severity of your injury. If you have a serious medical condition or injury, consult with your doctor before you begin training. However, if you are mending from something less serious, you can still participate in the technical portions of the class. Get in touch with our team and discuss the best options for you.

No - "Coach" or calling them by their first name is fine.

Respect everyone.

Have a good attitude.

No profanity.

No shoes on the mats.

Wear your shoes when you are off the mats.

Practice good hygiene before and after class (shower, wear deodorant, etc.).

No smoking at the academy.

Make sure your fingernails and toenails are trimmed.

We believe there is one style that is the best for ALL aspects... The best for self defense, competition, MMA, judo, wrestling, and Brazilian jiujitsu. That style is to win the takedown battle, get on top, put your opponent on their butt again and again and tire them out, and then (when they’re tired) go for a submission to seal the deal.

We do not teach in class that students should pull guard, invert upside down for a leglock, or do some fancy new move they saw on IG. If someone decides to play with some of these techniques after class, or even in a tournament, then that’s their choice. Some folks teach that you should pull guard in competition because it’s easier to sweep someone (and score 2 points) then it is to win the takedown battle. This might be true (we think they’re equally difficult) but it is NOT true in a self defense situation or in MMA.

When punches and weapons could be involved, you do not want to be on your back. You need to be the person on top or you could potentially get very hurt. This is the style we teach because it works in all sports and in self defense. In Judo, you win if you pin the person after a throw. In wrestling, the same. In MMA, you can punch people if you’re on top but not from the bottom. Etc. This is the style that we teach in class and coach in competition.

That being said, if you want to drill some fancy technique you saw on YT because you might want to add it to your game because you think it’s cool or maybe it works well for your body, that's fine. We just ask that you drill it after class.