After our short warm-up, Professor Bill demonstrates 2-4 related techniques from his curriculum. Class will run until the end of the hour, immediately after is Open Mat for sparring or additional technique work.

While you don’t need a gi on your first day, if you sign up you will need to order a gi. We can make recommendations if needed.

The choice is yours! Most people wear athletic shorts and shirts. Additionally, wearing your gi pants with an Old School rash guard is always a good option!

No. Helio Gracie, the founder of BJJ, trained until his death at 94 years old. Additionally, both of our black-belt instructors are over the age of 50.

While we don’t offer classes tailored specifically to self-defense or sport, depending on the day, either will be covered as they are both pieces of Professor Bill’s curriculum.

Although we don’t have classes for specifically for men or women, we have several ladies that regularly attend Old School throughout the week.

Due to the nature of the movements involved in BJJ, if you haven’t done it before you will be tired no matter what. One of the greatest aspects of BJJ is its ability to scale to your level of physicality.

Sparring takes place during the open mat session after the hour of technique. It is always optional. Additionally, if you’d prefer to work on more techniques, you’re more than welcome to do that!