FAQ - Kids BJJ
Class Times
- When are class times?
- Kids BJJ
- Monday and Wednesday at 5:15pm
- Saturday at 1:30pm
- When can I start?
- You can join at any time they feel ready.
Billing
- How much does a membership at your gym cost?
- Kids: 85 a month plus tax
- What if I have more than one child?
- 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 they wear to practice/train?
- For BJJ – T-Shirt, and Shorts.
- Additional Gear not required: Gi ($75), Mouth guard ($10)
- Do they need any protective equipment?
- They 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 they have to wear one?
- The gi is a traditional outfit worn by many martial arts. For BJJ it is a thicker material that allows them to grab the material. At our gym, they are not required to wear one but I highly suggest it. It gives them 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 they 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 they have to compete?
- No, not at all, roughly 60% of students don’t compete.
- How do they get started?
- Fill out the waiver
- Watch the videos included in the email
- Come down and try out a free class!
- How should they prepare for my first class?
- Fill out the waiver
- Try out a free class
BJJ Ranking
- What are the belt rankings in BJJ?
- Kids: White, Grey-White, Grey, Grey-Black, Yellow-White, Yellow, Yellow-Black, Orange-White, Orange, Orange Black, Green White, Green, Green Black. They cannot get a blue belt until the age of 16.
- Each Belt has 4 stripes.
- Each stripe is given after approximately 15 classes. This is just a rough estimate and not a guarantee. BJJ belts are very slow.
- How long does it take to get their black belt?
- Typically about 10 years. Black belts aren’t offered until the student is 18 years old.
Additional Common Questions
- Are the classes good exercise?
- For BJJ – The instruction portion is not difficult at all and so it is not as good of exercise until they start rolling and then it is a very intense workout.
- How often should they train, as a beginner?
- We always suggest 2x a week for the first 2 months then they can go up from there. This gives the body time to adjust to the new workouts.
- Is the gym beneficial for girls?
- Of course! It’s great exercise, great self-defense and about 35% of our clients are women.
- I’m not sure if Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will be right for them. Is there any way they can try a class before signing up?
- For sure, the first class is free!
- What should I expect in my first class?
- Everyone is very kind and will help them learn their techniques. They can come in early if you want to observe.