BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

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Tap into undiscovered stores of strength while finding new friends after you hit the mats for Brazilian jiu-jitsu class. Learn to leverage personal strength to defeat any opponent, regardless of size, on the ground. Brazilian jiu-jitsu teaches specific grappling techniques. It’s also an intense full-body and full-contact workout. Expect to learn beneficial self-defense maneuvers while discovering a new way to improve fitness. Brazilian jiu-jitsu class includes education on respect for the art. It fosters skill fe discipline, and structure. BJJ is for anyone to learn and offers personalized attention for each student regardless of skill level. Pro-Tip: Don’t forget to bow to the center of the mat when you enter and exit.

Gi & NoGi
Learn the foundations of BJJ. Start with basic techniques and advance with continuous practice. Begins with Level 1.

Women’s Only Classes
Be empowered and develop practical self-defense skills. Master techniques like Fundamental Takedowns, Position Control, Position Escapes, and Submissions. Develop practical self-defense skills and master techniques like Fundamental Takedowns, Position Control, Position Escapes, and Submissions.

Access
Championship Members

What to bring
Bare Feet
Athletic Wear
UFC GYM Gi (for Gi classes) or Shorts/Rash Guard

Key Details
Most Classes Open To All Skill Levels
Introductory And Advanced Classes Available
Women’s Only Classes Available
50-110 Minutes
Matted Area

Martial arts students wearing gi uniforms, one with a UFC GYM logo on the back, standing in a dojo with a red background.
Two women practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fighting cage, one in a blue gi and the other in a black gi, engaging in a grappling hold.
Two men in athletic clothing practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on a red mat inside a cage, with one man crouched and the other on all fours, holding each other's hands.

Frequently Asked BJJ Questions

  • There's no need to be nervous, BJJ practitioners are a friendly bunch. Arrive a few minutes early to introduce yourself to the Coach who will ensure you are properly integrated.

    Ask the club about our Level 0 introductory class where all participants are new.

  • Gi classes require practitioners to wear the UFC GYM BJJ gi top and bottom, along with your earned belt level. "No gi" classes require rashguards.

    Newcomers are welcome to attend your first few classes in an alternate gi or recommended athletic wear including long sleeves, long pants, and tight fitting athletic wear. Inquire with the Coach for more details.

  • Mat rules are posted outside of the BJJ room. If you attend a Level 0 introductory class, the Coach will review the rules, but here are a few helpful guidelines to know ahead of time.

    Always bow to the center of the mat when you enter and exit.

    Develop respect for yourself and others: class begins with a formal bow to the instructor and your uniform must be kept neat and clean at all times.

    Observe hygiene best practices. Keep nails short for safety, remove piercings - and NEVER wear shoes on the mat!

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will empower you with the skills and techniques necessary to overcome any challenger, regardless of size. Try it and find out for yourself.

    A Level 0 introductory class is available, but beginners are welcome in all classes, except Level 2 + 3.

    Classes are co-ed unless you choose to attend a Women's Only class.

  • For Adults (ages 16+) the progression is: White Belt (1-4 Stripes), Blue Belt (1-4 Stripes), Purple Belt (1-4 Stripes), Brown Belt (1-4 Stripes), Black Belt (Degrees).

    For Youth (ages 6-15) the progression is: White Belt (1-4 Stripes), Gray Belt With White Stripe (1-6 Stripes), Gray Belt (1-6 Stripes), Gray Belt With Black Stripe (1-6 Stripes), Yellow Belt With White Stripe (1-6 Stripes), Yellow Belt (1-6 Stripes), Yellow Belt With Black Stripe (1-6 Stripes), Orange Belt With White Stripe (1-6 Stripes), Orange Belt (1-6 Stripes), Orange Belt With Black Stripe (1-6 Stripes), Green Belt With White Stripe (1-6 Stripes), Green Belt (1-6 Stripes), Green Belt With Black Stripe (1-6 Stripes).