Wear non-restrictive athletic clothing, like a t-shirt, yoga pants, or gym shorts without pockets.  We recommend you wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth during training.  For footwear, barefoot training is the norm; alternatively you can wear wrestling shoes or clean socks. We recommend that you bring a pair of slip-on shoes to wear when you are off the mats.

Rolling, also known as sparring or grappling, is a free flowing practice of jiu-jitsu techniques against a resisting training partner. It’s like wrestling and playing chess combined.

Yes, we offer new students a FREE TRIAL to see if jiu-jitsu is a good fit.

We just require that you agree to our house rules and sign a waiver before you train.  Please be sure and bring a good attitude before you hop in.

Be on time, to the best of your ability. If you do arrive after the start of class, join in silently and courteously.

Be mindful of your training partner’s well-being.   Moderate your intensity during drilling and rolling, and always be respectful.

Maintain good hygiene. We ask that you shower before coming to class, wear clean attire, keep your nails trimmed, remove your jewelry, and cover any abrasions with a clean bandage and athletic tape.

Focus on learning.  Leave gossip and politics off the mats.

Warm-up, Strengthen, Mobilize.  Come early if the class warmups are not enough.  Add strengthening exercises to your routine, paying special attention to the inherently weaker parts of the body, like shoulders and knees.  Stretch after and in-between training sessions.   Lastly, live the motto, “Train smarter, not harder.”  Staying safe and healthy is largely within your control.

Here is a video of our coach’s covering common FAQs, if you don’t see what you’re looking for just reach out to us and we would be happy to answer your question.

https://www.youtube.com/@BourbonSubmissionAcademy