FAQ'S

While there is always risk in any sport, we run a controlled training environment to mitage as much risk as possible.

Not all, by starting now Jiu-Jitsu will help you get in shape!

Yes, we have classes for all levels! If you are brand new to martial arts just book a free class with us and we will help you become an experienced student! 

A t-shirt and athletic shorts (without pockets if possible). If you don't have shorts without pockets that's okay.

Yes! Many people start BJJ in their 30s, 40s, and even 50s+. BJJ is adaptable to different fitness levels and body types.

You can expect a welcoming environment full of people who love the sports of jiu jitsu and kickboxing. 

You can expect a very experienced coach to guide you through every aspect of the art who is prepared to answer all of your questions or concerns. 

You can expect to be paired up with someone who will be a safe and fun partner for you to work your new techniques with as you grow in the sport. 

You can also expect to be challenged and have your boundaries pushed so you can grow mentally and physically. 

Nexus Jiu Jitsu & MMA is an all level gym teaching people who have zero experience all the way up to professional level fighters. 

You do not need any experience in any of the arts to take a class and start your training with us. 

We have been teaching people who are new to these sports for two decades and would love to be a part of you starting your new journey. 

For the no gi jiu jitsu classes you will want to wear athletic attire that you do not mind getting sweaty in. Something like board shorts, grappling shorts, spats, yoga pants, t-shirts, rash guards or anything similar to that.

For the gi classes, any gi that you like that fits will be good. I would suggest a mouth piece for safety. 

For the kickboxing/mma classes you will need gloves from 7oz-16oz are perfectly acceptable, shin guards, and a mouth piece.

Everyone learns at different rates, so this is very subjective. The way I think about this particular question is realizing how long it takes to get proficient and comfortable with anything in our lives that is new to us. 

Remember learning how to drive for the first time? A bit scary, very new, unexpected events and a lot of learning. These sports are similar. 

It is like learning a new language. At first it sounds like gibberish. Then you start catching on to certain phrases. Then you start to understand everyday talking points. Then you become fluent. 

It takes time like everything else. 

In the beginning as you are learning and trying to understand how the sport works, we will keep the physical demand a bit lower. 

As you grow and can handle more of the intensity, the physical demand can go as high as you want to take it. 

We can do drills which require little more than bodyweight movement or live rounds which require you to move another person who is trying to move you. 

Jiu jitsu is awesome in that it can be very relaxed or very physically demanding depending on what you are doing that day. 

As the coach I make sure that everyone is paired up with people of similar size and skill level so as to mitigate almost all possible injuries. 

There are small injuries that just can’t be avoided, such as twisted fingers getting caught in clothing or a bloody lip from an accidental bump. But the major injuries are pretty easy to stop from happening through proper partnering, proper coaching and keeping a watchful eye on the room as training is occurring. 

When there is an injury, we make sure to bring the person to a safe place, figure out what part of the body is hurt, apply ice, elevate, find out how bad the injury is and move forward accordingly. 

Everyday and every class is different in regard to size. There is rarely a day where there are more than 20 people on the mats at any given time. Most days we have somewhere between 12-16 people on the mats. 

In the gi we track progress through stripes on belts and belt promotions. 

In no gi we also have promotions. 

In kickboxing/mma the progress is tracked through conversation. What we talk about is how much better at the art one has gotten compared to the first day they walked in. 

I may ask them to perform certain moves by name or sequences that require a decent understanding of the art. 

I may ask what you would do in these certain circumstances and then let you know how far you have come based on your understanding of these concepts. 

As with all things, the more often you can get yourself in to train, the more progress you will see. Two days a week is about is a good starting point. 

As you feel better, more confident and ready to grow more, you can come in as much as you would like. You will only benefit from more time on the mats. 

Yes. We have trial classes for people trying to see if the sports we offer fit what they are looking for. We also offer beginner classes 5 days a week. 

This is a great question. So what I have noticed in 22 years of doing this is that gyms always take on the attitude of the coach. 

Like minded individuals find each other. I am an energetic, excited person who loves these arts. I love to teach them, I love to watch my students grow and get better at them. 

I love training and I love fighting. More than anything in my life. So the people that come to the gym day in and day out take on that disposition. 

We all want to help each other grow, we all want to see each other succeed, we all want to get better together as a group. That keeps us positive and supportive and excited for each training session. 

No. If your body works, you can do jiu jitsu. Regardless of your age.

The costs are subject to change as the years go on and different classes are structured in the gym. So the costs are always something I like to talk to individual people about considering no two memberships are the same. Some people want to just do jiu jitsu 2 days a week. Others want to do jiu jitsu and kickboxing 4 days a week and have a kid that they want to have in jiu jitsu as well.