PRACTICE
More than learning techniques
We call our time together practice because learning jiu jitsu involves more than being shown what to do. You have to work with the movements, test them with other people, and figure out how they apply in different situations.
Our program combines systematic instruction with time to drill, experiment, and develop your own approach to the art. We study the fundamentals carefully, but we also want students to understand what they're learning well enough to make it their own.
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Adult Jiu Jitsu
Gi and No-gi
Our adult program gives equal attention to gi and no-gi jiu jitsu, Both are important ways to study the art, and training in each offers different problems to solve and different details to understand.
We work through the core techniques and positions of jiu jitsu, paying attention not only to individual movements but also to how positions connect systematically, what makes them work, and how positions and reactions are related to each other. This gives students a foundation they can continue to build on as their experience grows.
Our Approach
Learning a technique is a starting point. Through drilling and experimentation, students explore its details, try different approaches, and learn to recognize when it works and when it needs to change.
Over time, these experiences help each person develop their own game: an understanding of jiu jitsu shaped by their body, abilities, preferences, and the problems they enjoy solving. The aim is not for everyone to move in the same way, but for each student to develop a sound understanding of the art to build on.
Learning Together
Our practices bring together students with different levels of experience. Beginners learn the fundamentals alongside people who have spent years studying the art. More experienced practitioners continue to refine their skills by working with different partners, revisiting familiar material, and finding new ways to approach old problems.
Good training partners help each other improve. They offer appropriate resistance, share what they know, and give one another room to experiment. A mixed-skill room creates opportunities for everyone.
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What to Expect
Adult practices generally last about an hour, and many students stay for consecutive sessions.
A session may include a warmup, technical instruction, partner drilling, and live training. Instruction introduces the material; drilling gives you time to work through it; live training lets you explore what you've learned against a resisting partner.
The specific focus varies from practice to practice. Some sessions concentrate on standing techniques, while others focus on ground positions and transitions. You don't need to know the material in advance. Instructors help students find an appropriate way to work with it at their level.
Youth Practice
Children learn through movement, play, and repetition.
Our youth program practices jiu jitsu through movement, games, technical instruction, and partner work. Students develop coordination and confidence as they develop new skills and problem solving while working with other students.
We want kids to enjoy the process of learning something challenging. They have room to ask questions, make mistakes, and develop at their own pace, with instructors who help them build skills and confidence over time.
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Join us for Practice
You don't need previous experience to get started. If you're new to jiu jitsu, we'll help you understand the basics and find a suitable place to begin. If you've trained elsewhere, we'd be happy to meet you and talk about how you might fit into our practices.
Foundations workshops are offered periodically for those who would prefer a more structured introduction before joining regular adult practices.
Take a look at the schedule, or get in touch to arrange a visit.
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