Starting BJJ at BSF

No Egos

No Judgement

No Experience Needed

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Prepare For Your First Class

Choose your first class – Check out our class schedule and choose your first class. We recommend picking a fundamentals class for your first session.

Book your free trial – Book your free trial below. We'll reach out to confirm and answer any questions you might have.

Dress appropriately – Wear tight-fitting athletic clothing without pockets, zippers, or buttons. Check out our for details on acceptable clothing.

Student gearing up before a first class
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Arrive At The Gym

Arrive a few minutes early – Arrive a few minutes before class so our staff can help you get started.

Remove your shoes – Help us keep our facilities clean by keeping shoes off our mats.

Meet our staff – Stop by the front desk and meet our friendly staff. They'll get you signed up and ready to go. Read about our coaches here.

Clean mat space ready for class at the gym
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Have A Great Session

Bring friends – Training with friends is a blast, and it can help ease nervousness on your first day.

Introduce yourself – We have a friendly and supportive culture. Everyone at the gym knows what it's like to step foot on the mats for the first time, and they can help support you as you start your journey.

Stay hydrated – Martial arts is a great workout, so make sure you replenish your water throughout the session. We have cool water for you to drink whenever you need it.

Students training together during a class session

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be in shape before I start Jiu-Jitsu?

No, you do not need to be in shape to start Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu is a fantastic way to get in shape, and plenty of students start without any experience or physical conditioning.

Can I start Jiu-Jitsu with no experience?

Our gym welcomes beginners and we are excited to help you get started with Jiu-Jitsu!

Do I need to be in shape before I start MMA?

No, you do not need to be in shape to start MMA. MMA is a fantastic way to get in shape, and plenty of students start without any experience or physical conditioning.

Can I start MMA with no experience?

Our gym welcomes beginners and we are excited to help you get started with MMA!