No former experience is necessary and all levels of fitness can enjoy learning BJJ. At GRACIEONE, we train as a team and all levels are welcome to train with us. We encourage all our students to help develop other students, that way we get better as a whole.

It is a cliché to say "You're never too old!" but you really never are! Jiu Jitsu is truly a martial art for everyone and there is a thriving community of senior practitioners. We tailor our teaching to the individual and it's a sport you can take at your own pace.

Absolutely, we have a thriving Future Champions program that is well supervised and safe for children from 3+ to train. Our kids program focuses on the core values of discipline, respect and hardwork that prepares kids for adult life, helping them to overcome modern problems.

Of course you can, at first glance it can seem like BJJ is a heavily male dominated sport but in fact, women's Jiu Jitsu is thriving and all genders of all ages are welcomed into our team. We have created a very diverse and inclusive environment to train and were proud to be so.

Basic mat etiquette is mostly unspoken set of rules that users of the dojo space are required to follow in order to ensure the best training experience is had by all attending the sessions. Listed below is a set of basic tenants our members must follow:

1. Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed to a reasonable amount so they are not a danger to other partners.

2. Official school uniform must be worn during the sessions.

3. Your body must be free from jewelry including watches, bracelets and piercings during the session.

4. No shoes to be worn on the mats at anytime during the session, footwear must be stored in the areas provided.

7. All Academy members are expected to be treated with respect by instructors and practitioners regardless of race, creed, religious beliefs, political affiliation, gender or sexual orientation.

8. If you are displaying symptoms of any infection illness please stay away from the Academy until you are no longer contagious.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu without the Kimono or Gi is formally known as 'NO GI' and is an ever increasingly popular sport that uses all the basic takedown and submission techniques of Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling and Judo and incorporates them into a singular type of grappling. While we love to train in the kimono; which is largely regarded as the foundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. No Gi training is an essential part of a fully rounded grappling game.