Classes
We offer Gracie Jiu Jitsu classes with both the Gi (Kimono) and No Gi (Submission Grappling) for ages 5+. Please show up 10-15 minutes early to ensure classes run on time
Kids 5 - 13 Competition & Recreational
The Kid’s Program focuses on ground skills including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coupled with wrestling. We offer a children’s class for self-defence, physical fitness and social skills in a fun and encouraging
manner. The children’s class helps to develop gross motor skills, cooperation and simple defensive skills. All of our children’s classes emphasize discipline and cooperation and develop self-confidence and awareness in our students.
During the class, students learn takedowns, takedown defence, and submissions. At the end of this class, students participate in a sparring session where they will grapple with each other allowing the student to apply the techniques taught during the first half of the class. The classes are taught in a high energy, fun environment with an emphasis on physical fitness and discipline.
Our Recreational class take a games based approach to teaching children the foundational aspects of Jiu Jitsu. Everything is designed to teach children in a more fun, less structured and disciplined environment suited to younger children and/or those that struggle with the requirements of the competition class
The Competition class focuses on development of children who have a more focused interest in Jiu Jitsu and wish to compete. This requires a higher level of focus, self-discipline, self-reflection and a commitment to learning. Children typically train at a much higher level of intensity than the recreational class.
Combined Class
Our unique Combined Classes offer a chance for parents to train alongside their children which we have found to be particularly beneficial for the younger 5 - 10 year old’s and for children with sensory processing issues, ADHD and ASD
The combined classes follow a similar pattern to the adults fundamentals class with some kids games added to break things up
An added benefit of combined classes is that our junior members see and emulate adults which has proven to speed up their overall progress in addition to providing them with numerous additional role models
For the purpose of safety Adults and Juniors are segregated during live rolling and drilling but parents will still often drill and play roll with their own children if they choose to
Adult 13+ Gi
The focal point of the fundamentals class is entirely on technique. The class focuses on learning and applying fundamental techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Students practice various techniques using a traditional Gi, also known as a kimono. Students learn and practice submissions, escapes, positioning and self-defence. The fundamentals class is directed not only for the beginner but also for the more advanced students to sharpen basic techniques.
Once the student feels ready, he/she is welcome to attend both the fundamental classes as well as the advanced class. The advanced classes will vary each night. Please check the schedule for class specifics. This class is designed for students interested in advanced techniques for competition and self-defence. Students learn and practice advanced sweeps, submissions, escapes and counters, how to reverse an attacker and how to force their opponent into submission. Detailed instruction in technique, specific drilling, and position advancement are the main focus of this class. Competition is
encouraged, but not required.
Adults 13+ Foundations Class
Our Foundations Program is designed to cover all basic techniques of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, it will easily take you to the next level on a simple and fun way of learning. Frequent practice is essential if efficiency is to be gained in the Fundamentals Class. The key to learning Jiu Jitsu is repetition. The ultimate goal is to condition your sub-conscious with Jiu Jitsu techniques so that you can automatically react in a critical situation.
The Foundations program runs on a repeating 26 week cycle with each class suitable for a brand new member to drop in and not feel lost at any point
No Gi
The No Gi Grappling Program deals with the principles of fighting in close range of the opponent. The class is based on techniques of traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and the fundamental principles remain the same. Adjustments are made to compensate for the lack of a uniform to hold on to. In No Gi Gracie Jiu Jitsu you learn a whole new set of grips. The wrists, back of the neck, ankle, knee and elbow grips are all different than traditional Gi grips. Students learn takedowns, positions, transitions, escapes, reversals and how to apply and defend against joint locks, chokes and other submission holds.
The curriculum focuses on fighting in a clinch and on the ground. The No Gi Grappling Program helps students develop skills that are useful in real self-defence situations as well as in the sporting environment. This gives students a new dimension to their existing skill set. It may be trained in solely or in conjunction with traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. We think that it is important for students to understand both aspects, considering most tournaments offer both gi and No-Gi divisions.
No-Gi training makes for a faster and more dynamic style of fighting. If you are interested in a good fitness program or just to be a more complete fighter, the No-Gi program offers a good combination of both.