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Adult classes

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jiu jitsu

The best JiuJitsu is deeply rooted in the fundamentals. Our adult BJJ class places a consistent focus on the fundamentals combined with advanced techniques. All belt levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.

gear

A gi is required for class. If you are new to JiuJitsu and trying a class for the first time, we have loaner gis.

class

A typical class includes warm up, technique instruction, drills, and rolls.

nogi

Our NoGi BJJ classes cover everything from fundamentals to advanced techniques. Typically our NoGi classes parallel the training in our Gi classes.

gear

Shorts with no pockets and a rash guard are ideal for NoGi BJJ. If you are new to NoGi, shorts with no pockets and a tight fitting t-shirt will be sufficient.

class

A typical class includes warm up, technique instruction, drills, and rolls.

men training no gi jiu jitsu
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JUDO

Judo is a Japanese martial arts form that emphasizes grappling, joint locks and throws. The word Judo translates to “the gentle way”, likely because its techniques are generally intended to use an opponent’s force to your own advantage rather than to directly oppose it. This puts Judo in contrast to other martial arts like taekwondo and also makes it a practical one to learn for self-defense purposes even if the student is not interested in pursuing it as a competitive sport.

gear

A Judo gi is required clothing for classes. We have loaner gis available for first-time students.

class

Students grow in each class through practicing new skills and technique work, such as Nage Waza (Judo throws), Te Waza (hand techniques) and Koshi Waza (Hip techniques).