Frequently Asked Questions

You are never too old to start. Adult classes are 16 years+ Parent & Kid Class is 4 years - 7 years Youth BJJ is 8years - 15 years of age. We pride ourselves on being inclusive. We will endeavour to pair similar age and ability levels together and provide you with achievable and progressive goals.

If you have a Gi, please wear it. If not, we have some spares you can borrow. If you feel more comfortable in your own clothes, wear shorts/leggings and a t-shirt, similar to what you might wear to a yoga class. Please remove all jewellery; if it's stuck, we can tape over it.

A Gi is the uniform worn during Jiu-Jitsu. It consists of a jacket, trousers, and a belt, and is strong in all the right places to withstand the rigours of regular training. The word Gi comes from the Japanese term 'Keikogi'—'Keiko' means practice and 'Gi' means dress or clothes. You don't need a Gi initially, but if you like it, we can point you in the right direction when you're ready to buy one. No-Gi is Jiu-Jitsu in shorts and a rash guard; you cannot grip clothing, which makes for a fast and dynamic Jiu-Jitsu roll.

No. Increased fitness, mobility, and health are all by-products of Jiu-Jitsu, not prerequisites. Just show up, and the rest will come.

No ! Just a positive attitude and the will to learn some cool moves.

The word 'Ju' means gentle and 'Jutsu' means art, so Jiu-Jitsu is essentially the gentle art. Its origins can be traced back to Buddhist monks in India 4,000 years ago. After a global explosion following UFC 1, where it was used to great effect by Royce Gracie, Jiu-Jitsu has become the fastest-growing martial art worldwide. Predominantly fought on the ground, the main focus is that a smaller, weaker person can defeat a larger, stronger opponent with technique and leverage.

No, the instructors ensure that all the classes are progressive and new students are guided until they find there feet and learn some techniques. Even though BJJ is a fighting martial art and the way you learn is by live sparing (rolling) the emphasis in all classes is safe progression and fun.

Whilst some of the rules may seem a little unusual they are all based around safety and hygiene. No shoes on the mats! This is super important. Our shoes carry all sorts of bacteria and we don’t want to put that bacteria on the mats and subsequently on our skin. When stepping off the mats always have shoes or flip flops on (especially in the bathroom). Do not turn up barefoot. Always have a clean Gi… unfortunately it’s not like a wetsuit you cant just throw it on the line and grab it when you need it again. Always wash your gi straight after training to minimise build-up of bacteria. Always wash yourself before and after Personal Hygiene is a must, DO NOT show up smelly, wash before training if you need to, clip your toe nails and finger nails, and always wash your Gi and No-Gi equipment. Ringworm and Staff infections breed in un-sanitised environments.

Of course come down and watch, ask the instructors questions until you are comfortable to take part !

Bring a smile, a water bottle, a positive attitude and a gum shield if you have one.

Shoes off when you step on the mat. Shoes on when you step off the mat. Leave your ego with your shoes. Respect your training partners - You can't train without them. Respect yourself.