Frequently asked questions
What should I bring ?
Bring water, good vibes, and arrive a few minutes early so we can get you oriented.
What Should I Wear
Wear comfortable, athletic apparel. We recommend a fitted t-shirt or compression shirt and shorts, tights, or joggers. Appropriate undergarments are obligatory as well, including some form of tights under lose fitting shorts. Training is conducted bare footed, but shoes or slides are mandatory when entering the academy and anytime you leave the training area.
Hygiene & Safety
Please make sure nails are trimmed, hair is tied back, and you arrive clean for each class.
"Street Clothes" are not permitted due to safety concerns presented by pockets, zippers, buttons, and snaps. Additionally, all jewelry should be removed before entering the training area.
Your trial class will focus on basic movements, explanations of positions, and an introduction to core principles and techniques. A coach will help you find the right partner and will guide you at a comfortable pace - with no pressure & no expectations.
Come enjoy the opportunity to experience our vibe, meet your coaches and training partners, and just get introduced to the academy!
Respect & Kindness Everyone in the academy (from the newest member to the most experienced competitor) is of equal importance to our community and will be treated as such.
Safe Training Practices
Our training partners are our most valuable resource and should be protected. This includes a mindset intent on safety, good health and hygiene, and and ego free approach to training.
Health & Hygiene Participants are expected to maintain good physical hygiene in their person and apparel for each session. Proper footwear must be worn anytime you leave the mats, and you are expected to refrain from training if you have symptoms of illness, rash, or any open skin injuries.
Contribution to the Culture
Our culture is one aimed at helping each other improve our skills, challenge each others growth, and to contribute to each others improvement with a spirit of positivity, motivation, and trust.
Beginners start with skill building to develop confidence and competence.
Students are first introduced to resistance through controlled, progressive drills and task based exercises. Live resistance is the end goal to the fundamentals cycle, but each individual determines when they are ready to give it a go!
Gi is a traditional martial arts uniform while "NOGI" is literally the absence of the traditional uniform.
NOGI training is most often a combination of shorts and a fitted shirt similar to a surf-shirt commonly referred to as a rash-guard (similar to under armor of similar compression shirts).
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is trained in both manners and students are suggested to enjoy each application for the variables they provide. New students are welcome to attend their TRIAL CLASS on either a Gi or NOGI day (and we don't expect you to wear a Gi during your trial period regardless of which session you find most convenient for your schedule).