Adult Program
Fundamentals
Build the Foundation First
Our Fundamentals class is designed specifically for beginners with no prior experience. Learn the core positions and concepts of Jiu Jitsu alongside other new students — no pressure, no experience required.
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When Fundamentals Runs
Two Fundamentals classes a week. Your membership also covers every All Levels class and open mat, so you can add those whenever you're ready — most students do both.
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Evening
5:30 PM 2 days a week- Tuesday
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2 classes a week in total. See the full weekly schedule →
Membership
What It Costs
- First week free — no signup fee, no contract
- $99/month for college students, first responders and military
- Cancel whenever — membership is month to month
The Basics
What Is the Goal of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has two primary objectives:
Achieve Dominant Positions
Gain and maintain control over your opponent by reaching positions of advantage — Side Control, Mount, Back Control, and more.
Submit Your Opponent
Force a "tap" by applying submissions. In training, this resets the round so learning can continue. Submissions are rarely achieved without first gaining control — so our Fundamentals program emphasizes positional understanding first.
Getting Your Bearings
Covering the Fundamentals
The Fundamentals program is designed to give you the building blocks of great Jiu Jitsu. Each class covers a core position, preparing you for the All Levels class — where you'll develop your own unique style, built on your personal strengths.
Classes are taught by head instructor Nicholas Craton himself. The most important maneuvers in the sport structured into one curriculum. Each week is totally beginner friendly and is designed to build off of each other, and repeats every 5 weeks — meaning you can jump in on any class without fear of missing out.
The Rotation
- This Week Wrestling In Jiu Jitsu, you want to get on top and stay on top. Wrestling is all about forcing your opponent to the ground, usually by grabbing hold of a leg. Single leg takedowns are the main focus, but just as important is learning to set up the single leg.
- This Week Front Headlock Front headlock is one of the most important defensive positions in Jiu Jitsu. Learn to use front headlock to stop takedowns and get to strong positions without giving up any points.
- This Week Taking the Back Back Control is the best position in Jiu Jitsu and MMA. This week you'll learn how to take the back and how to submit your opponent from the back using Jiu Jitsu's most famous move: the rear naked choke.
- This Week Getting Up From Bottom Inevitably, somebody is going to end up on bottom. This week is about learning to keep people down to maintain your advantage, and learning to get up without giving up your back.
- This Week Passing Guard In Jiu Jitsu, people use their legs to protect their upper body, this is called guard. This week is all about building up defenses to stop your opponent, and how to break through them.
“Nick is great instructor with a ton of experience! He's up-to-date with modern technique that actually works at a high level. I've seen him have massive successes on the competition scene and he's helped me a ton with my own jiu jitsu, especially with my front headlock and leg locks! Can't recommend this place enough! 10 out of 10!”
Common Questions
Questions From Adult Beginners
What Is Jiu Jitsu?
Jiu Jitsu is a non-striking martial art where students learn to control an opponent using technique, leverage, and live practice. It can be trained for self-defense, sport, fitness, and personal growth.
Does Jiu Jitsu Work for Self-Defense?
Yes. Jiu Jitsu is built around using technique, leverage, and timing to control larger, stronger opponents. That's why it's valuable for self-defense, sport, and building real confidence.
What Does My First Class Look Like?
Your first class is beginner-friendly. All you need is athletic clothes. We'll explain the goals of Jiu Jitsu, introduce basic positions, and guide you through partner practice step by step.