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First Class Your First BJJ Class: Minute-by-Minute first visit, safety signals, and guided skill-based resistance. Schedule Find the small-group class that fits this week. Kids, teens, adults, and Saturday no-gi. Glossary Learn the words before class. Simple BJJ terms explained clearly. Show-Up Kit Arrive prepared and comfortable. What to bring, wear, and expect.

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After-School Small-Group Classes Start with a youth or teen class for structured, age-appropriate coaching with a clear beginner path. Explore Kids & Teens Evening Small-Group Classes Start with an adult class for beginner-friendly training with calm first-day pacing. Explore Adult Classes Private Coaching Private coaching is scheduled by request in controlled morning blocks with text-first intake. Explore Private Coaching

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Most students start after school, evenings, or Saturday morning.

Youth/Teen classes run at 5:00 PM: No-Gi Monday and Wednesday, Gi Tuesday and Friday.
Adult classes run at 6:00 PM: No-Gi Monday and Wednesday, Gi Tuesday and Friday.
Saturday Adult No-Gi meets at 10:30 AM.

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