Shorts without zippers or pockets, a rash guard or dry-fit shirt, and water. That's it — we train no-gi, so there's no uniform to buy before you start.

You'll arrive a few minutes early, meet a coach, and get walked through what the class covers. You'll warm up with everyone else, drill technique with a partner who knows you're new, and go at whatever pace makes sense for you. Nobody is going to throw you to the wolves — that's not how anyone builds training partners.

Most people walk out surprised at how normal it felt.

"I'm not in shape enough to start." We hear it constantly. You get in shape by training, not before it. Come as you are.