Beginners

Built for people who have
never trained

The beginner class is where almost everyone starts, including people who have never done any martial art. One technique per class, drilled slowly, with questions at the end.

What the hour looks like

  • A ten minute warm up of movement drills. You set the pace and can sit any of it out.
  • One technique, broken into steps, with the reasoning behind each one.
  • Cooperative drilling with a partner who is not resisting.
  • An open question and answer session to close, where the technique gets adapted to your body.

You are not put into sparring on your first day. When you do start, it is with an experienced partner who controls the pace.

Book the $30 trial
A beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class drilling at the academy

When beginner classes run

Three times a week

Tuesday

6pm and 7pm

Two back to back beginner hours, so you can come straight from work or go home first.

Friday

6pm and 7pm

The same pair of beginner hours to end the working week.

Sunday

12pm

A midday weekend class, the easiest one to make if evenings do not work.

Also open to you

All levels classes

Beginners are welcome on Wednesday at 7pm and Saturday at 1pm too. See how those run.

See the full weekly schedule

Beginner questions

Before you come

No. No experience is required and most people who walk in have never trained a martial art before. Classes welcome every level and instruction is adjusted to your background and learning pace.

You warm up with the group, learn a technique broken down step by step, drill it with a partner at your own pace, then finish with a question and answer session. Nothing is compulsory and you can sit out any drill. The trial class is $30.

Bring a clean set of athletic wear to change into, ideally a rash guard or fitted t-shirt and shorts without zips or pockets. Outside clothes are not allowed on the mats, which keeps the environment hygienic and prevents skin infections. You do not need a gi, every session here is no-gi.

Read the full first class walkthrough

Start with the beginner class

One class, $30, no membership and no pressure. Message us and we will tell you which class to come to.