Questions
Nervous?
Good. So were we.
Straight answers to what people ask before their first class.
Getting Started
I'm nervous and out of shape. Is that okay?
Yes. Most of our members walked in nervous. Coaches pair beginners carefully and higher-ranked students go light with new people. You work at your own pace.
What does the trial cost?
Kids (ages 3–12): 2 weeks of classes plus a uniform for $69.99. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 3 classes plus a T-shirt for $29.99. Striking & Self-Defense: 3 classes plus boxing gloves for $29.99. There's no contract to try it.
What ages do you teach?
Tiny Bulldogs is ages 3–5 with a parent on the mat. Little Bulldogs is 5–7. Bulldogs is 8–12. Teens 13–16 join the bridge class inside our Jiu-Jitsu program, and adults train in Jiu-Jitsu and Striking & Self-Defense.
What should I wear to my first class?
Comfortable workout clothes with no zippers, and bring water. Kids' trials include a uniform. Leave jewelry at home.
When are classes?
Your class times are shared when you book your trial, so we can point you to the right class for your age and level.
Who teaches the classes?
Classes are led by Professor Joshua Frye, a Carlson Gracie Team black belt and former Math Teacher of the Year, and his background-checked coaching team.
Kids & Parents
Is it safe for my child?
The Grounds is fully accredited by Academy Safe. Every coach is background-checked, SafeSport certified and CPR/AED trained. There's an AED on site and security cameras throughout.
Which class is right for my child?
Ages 3–5 start in Tiny Bulldogs with a parent on the mat. Ages 5–7 join Little Bulldogs. Ages 8–12 train in Bulldogs. Tell us your child's age when you book and we'll point you to the right class.
What comes with the kids' trial?
Two weeks of classes plus a uniform for $69.99. No contract to try it.
Teens & Adults
What is the rotating curriculum?
Jiu-Jitsu is the base. On top of it, a different discipline takes the spotlight each month, like Muay Thai, boxing, MMA, Krav Maga or Filipino martial arts. Mixing skills this way, called varied practice, helps them stick and keeps training fresh.
Jiu-Jitsu or Striking & Self-Defense?
Jiu-Jitsu is grappling: control, escapes and submissions on the ground. Striking & Self-Defense covers Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing, MMA, Krav Maga and Filipino martial arts. Many members train both.
Will I get hurt?
Coaches keep training controlled. Live rolling and sparring are optional and only when you're ready.
Can teens train with adults?
Teens 13–16 have their own bridge class inside our Jiu-Jitsu program, and 13-year-olds can also join the adult Jiu-Jitsu classes.