Welcome to West River Jiu-Jitsu!
We are thrilled to share our passion for Jiu-Jitsu with you. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a difficult but rewarding martial art. Unlike many other martial arts it has no striking, instead mostly taking place on the ground and utilising chokes, strangles and joint locks. The benefits of BJJ are plentiful both physically and mentally.
Classes are 75 minutes long including a warmup, Jiu-Jitsu technique, and live sparring, which we call “rolling”. Safety is taken very seriously and all members will be expected to conduct themselves in a safe and respectful manner.
We offer Jiu-Jitsu classes both in the Gi ?(pronounced "ghee", with a hard "g") and No Gi (athletic clothing). Gis can be purchased online. Other dos and don’ts for training are posted on our website under 'more'.
All members will begin training with a white belt and will earn promotions as they progress. Promotions are based on class attendance, attitude, effort, and ability. Progress is measured by 4 degrees, or stripes on the white belt, before progressing to the next colour.
See you on the mats soon!
Madeline & Tyler