Jiu-Jitsu is the world’s most effective and complete method of self-defense. It is designed for a smaller person defending against being assaulted by a larger, stronger attacker utilizing leverage and intelligence to defend, submit, or escape the attacker. It is designed to work for people of all ages and all walks of life. Our student base ranges from age 6 to 60; it’s never too early or too late to start your journey.

We accept students starting at 5 years old and some younger on a case-by-case basis.  Attention spans vary.  Some adults train well into their 90’s, but the training significantly changes with age.

Wear basic athletic clothes.  We recommend compression clothes where appropriate because you may be rolling around on the mats.  We have plenty of loaner Gis in stock for average sized humans, and we have tons of them for sale in all sizes.  You should arrive at least 10-15 minutes early for your first class so that you have time to sign a liability waiver and choose a loaner Gi.

Our memberships are completely unlimited.  This means you can train as many times per day as you like.  Some students come 2x per day, and others come 1x per week.  It is all up to personal preference.

Jiu Jitsu is first and foremost a method of self-defense. While the sporting aspect is very fun and popular, our primary concern is to teach our students how to realistically defend themselves in a combative situation. However, for those who wish to compete in sport Jiu Jitsu, we do encourage competition and love competing in local and national tournaments.

Yes. We teach in the traditional Jiu Jitsu Kimono or Gi.  You do not have to buy our Gis or wear our GGA patches.  Your Gi must be clean, serviceable, and appropriate.  No vulgar language or patches.  The same rules apply with No Gi rash guards and shorts.

Yes, we offer discounts to *eligible combat veterans.  We also have a capped family rate.  This means that if you have multiple family members within your immediate household who want to train, your overall tuition rate will not exceed the family rate, no matter how many family members want to train.

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*A combat veteran is a subcategory of veterans who have directly faced the dangers of war.  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines combat veteran status based on service records.  Generally, this includes those who Served in a designated combat zone: The President designates these areas where U.S. armed forces are actively engaged in combat; Received hostile fire or imminent danger pay: This special pay is awarded to service members in areas where they are at risk of being attacked; Earned a combat service medal: Medals like the Combat Action Badge or the Purple Heart are awarded for specific acts of valor or for being wounded in combat.  Please bring your DD-214 in with you to validate your combat service!

Getting started is easy, just call or text us any time, or stop in and speak to a member of our professional staff about the training options that would work best for you.