New Students
At Alpha Jiu Jitsu Academy St Marys, we understand learning a new sport can be daunting, so we’ve removed all the stress and anxiety.
Our fun and supportive Beginners Classes teach the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling and ground fighting.
To help new students get started, we’ve answered some of your most commonly asked questions
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling and ground fighting.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu allows smaller and weaker grapplers to defeat bigger, stronger, heavier opponents by using proper technique, leverage, joint locks and holds.
Considered the safest of all the martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a range of health, mental and lifestyle benefits including:
- It teaches you the value of hard work
- It rewards persistence
- It toughens you physically
- It builds your mental toughness
- It teaches you to be humble
- It boosts your confidence
- It helps you get in shape
Something comfortable that is suitable for the gym (no singlets or tanks or apparel with pockets or zips). Please also bring a towel, suitable footwear and a water bottle.