Adult BJJ FAQ

Class Times

Billing

How much does a membership at your gym cost?
- Adults:105 a month plus tax
- Students(Middle School, High School or College): 85 a month plus tax
What if I have more than one person?
- It is $20 off the 2nd membership
- $40 off the 3rd membership
- $60 off the 4th membership
- $80 off the 5th membership
Is there military or civil discounts?
- Yes 10%
How long is the contract?
- We are month to month with a 30–day notice for before canceling.
When is the billing?
- We start the billing on the same day your sign up. So it will bill that same day each month but if you need to change it to a better date let us know we can do that.
How can I pay
- You can pay via credit card, debit card or auto draft from a checking account

What to wear

What do I wear to practice/train?
- For BJJ – T-Shirt, and Shorts.
  - Additional Gear not required: Gi ($75), Mouth guard ($10)
Do I need any protective equipment?
- You can wear a cup if you would like however most people don’t. A mouth guard however is a necessity.
What is a Gi and why do I have to wear one?
- The gi is a traditional outfit worn by many martial arts. For BJJ it is a thicker material that allows you to grab the material. At our gym, you are not required to wear one but I highly suggest it. It gives you an option to slow the training down and allow someone to learn more while not relying on other attributes like strength and speed.
What is the best place to purchase a gi?
- You can purchase a Sanabul through Amazon. This is a great gi and only about $75 which is very very cheap for a gi, but it’s a super high-quality gi and most people at the gym have them. We also have some available at the gym for $75

Gym Culture

Is this a fighters only gym?
- Not at all, we encourage everybody to give it a try.
What makes your classes different?
- We use a flipped classroom style where lessons plans involving videos are to be watched prior to classes
Do I need to be strong, flexible and in good shape?
- No, BJJ is for everyone. Grappling and striking the best ways to train the body to become strong, flexible, and in good shape.
Do I have to compete?
- No, not at all, roughly 60% of students don’t compete.
How do I get started?
- Fill out the waiver
- Watch the videos included in the email
- Come down and try out a free class!
Am I too old/young for Class?
- Our typical age is around 22, however, we have students from 5 to 60.
How should I prepare for my first class?
- Fill out the waiver
- Try out a free class

BJJ Ranking

What are the belt rankings in BJJ?
- 16 and older: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black
How long does it take to get your black belt?
- Typically about 10 years. Black belts aren’t offered until the student is 18 years old.

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