Beginner Blueprint

Private Lessons for Complete Beginners

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Want to learn
Jiu Jitsu, but worried about…

  • Being the only new person in the room, when everyone else already knows what they are doing

  • Feeling lost, out of shape, and unable to keep up with the rest of the class

  • Getting used as a “punching bag” by the more experienced students

  • Being thrown into sparring and then getting injured, or accidentally injuring someone else

  • Sitting out on the sidelines because no one wants to work with a beginner

  • Wasting your time trying to learn moves that don’t make sense to you yet

You need the beginner blueprint.

Designed for complete beginners

As a complete beginner, your needs are different from everyone else. The Beginner Blueprint is specifically designed to meet you where you are at. We’ll answer all your questions — what is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? What are you supposed to do from each position? How do you do it safely, without getting hurt?

You’ll get a clear understanding of the big picture, and begin working on the foundational skills you need to get started.

Progress at your own pace

It’s intimidating to step into a group class. It feels like everyone else already knows what they are doing, and you’re the only one struggling to keep up. That’s why the Beginner Blueprint Program is delivered through one-on-one private lessons.

You can ask “newbie” questions, learn at your pace, and receive guidance and support every step of the way.

Feel safe in expert hands

One of the most common beginner concerns is the fear of getting hurt by another student. With the Beginner Blueprint Program, you’ll be practicing with the instructor — the safest, most experienced training partner you could possibly have.

You’ll get the benefit of receiving immediate, expert feedback every lesson with minimal risk of injury.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Beginner Blueprint Program is a series of 8 half-hour private lessons. Each lesson covers a fundamental skill, and teaches you about the main positions and objectives of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

  • With the Beginner Blueprint, you can truly go at your own pace. A popular option is to take one lesson per week. This allows your body and mind to get acclimated to training Jiu Jitsu, with plenty of rest and recovery time in between.

  • The Beginner Blueprint is taught by the black belt head instructor, Alex. We also have a female brown belt instructor, Sally, who specializes in working with women and kids.

  • The Beginner Blueprint Program is a series of 8 half-hour private lessons, at $100/session. You can pay-as-you-go, and choose to start and stop at any time.

  • Yes. After the Beginner Blueprint, you can choose to either transition to group classes, continue learning through private lessons, or a combination of both.

    Approximately 15% of our adult students learn Jiu Jitsu exclusively through private lessons, without attending group class.

  • You can choose to transition to group classes when you feel ready. Some students will attend group classes simultaneously, along with taking the Beginner Blueprint. Others choose to complete the Beginner Blueprint Program first, and then decide whether they would like to join the group classes or continue on with private lessons.

  • The best way to get started is by completing an Adult New Student Application here. Applications are reviewed daily. Once we receive your request, we will reach out to you by text to coordinate your first lesson.