FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- No-Gi Class: Wear gym clothing like a dry fit t-shirt or rashguard and athletic shorts or leggings.
- Gi Class: If you'd like to try a Gi class first, see Brandon about renting a Gi for your first session.
No experience is necessary! Our classes are designed to be beneficial to anyone, regardless of prior training.
Yes! We offer a free introductory class to give you a taste of BJJ and see if it's a good fit for you.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) takes the core grappling principles of Jiu-Jitsu and applies them primarily on the ground. By utilizing leverage, angles, pressure, and timing, alongside a deep understanding of the human body, BJJ practitioners aim to achieve submissions through chokeholds and joint locks. This focus on grappling sets it apart from striking-based martial arts like Boxing or Muay Thai, where kicks and punches are the primary tools for defeating an opponent.
Submission Grappling is a catch-all term used to describe a grappling sport combining Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Judo. Unlike most gyms focused solely on BJJ's ground game, at Longhouse, we train you to dominate from the start. We hone your takedown skills, getting the fight to the ground where BJJ's chokeholds and joint locks become most effective. This well-rounded approach equips you for success in both standing and ground grappling.
Absolutely! BJJ is a fantastic way to improve your overall fitness, including strength, cardio, and flexibility.
Safety is our top priority. Our instructors are extremely experienced in teaching BJJ safely and effectively. Like any physical activity, there's always a risk of minor injuries, but we take steps to minimize that risk.
Yes! BJJ is a highly effective form of self-defense. You'll learn techniques to control and submit opponents, developing confidence and self-awareness.
Our classes generally follow a warm-up, technique instruction, drilling, and live rolling format.
Live rolling is where you practice the techniques you learned against a resisting partner in a controlled environment.
We encourage rolling as it's a crucial part of learning BJJ, but you can opt out or go at a lighter pace whenever you'd like!
Absolutely! Our instructors believe competing is one of the most important ways to take your Jiu Jitsu to the next level. We have instructors extremely experienced in competing and competition training and can help you prepare if that's your goal.
Yes, private lessons can be a great way to turbo charge your improvement in Jiu Jitsu. Brandon offers private lessons for those who want personalized instruction.