Never Trained Before? Start Here.

The three things people worry about:

• "I'm not in shape."  You get in shape by training. Every class scales, and nobody is timing you.
• "I'll get hurt." Beginners drill technique with controlled partners while coaches watch. You're not sparring on day one, and you're not going home wrecked.
• "I'll be the worst one there." Yes, for a while. Everyone was. The people who've been here two years remember exactly what week one felt like, and they're the ones who'll look after you.

What your first month looks like:

• Week one you learn how to move and how not to panic. By week four you'll recognize positions, know a few escapes, and start understanding what's happening instead of just surviving it. Progress in jiu jitsu is fast at the start and it's obvious when it happens.

What you need:

• Shorts, a t-shirt or rash guard, water. Nothing else.