Intro to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

About this experience

A beginner-friendly class taught by Andre himself. You learn the basic positions of jiu-jitsu, including guard, mount, side control and back, and why each one matters. Then you drill two escapes and one simple submission slowly with a partner.

The last part of class is positional sparring at low intensity, where each round starts from a set position and ends when someone escapes or taps. Andre and a coach watch every pair. You can sit out any round, and everyone learns how and when to tap before starting.

Your day

1. 10:00 AM

   Welcome and tapping

   How class works, mat etiquette and how to tap safely.

   10 min

2. 10:10 AM

   Warm-up

   Shrimping, bridging and basic movement drills.

   20 min

3. 10:30 AM

   Positions

   Learn guard, mount, side control and back control with a partner.

   30 min

4. 11:00 AM

   Escapes and a submission

   Drill a mount escape, a side control escape and one armlock slowly.

   30 min

5. 11:30 AM

   Positional rounds and Q&A

   Short, supervised rounds from set positions, then questions with Andre.

What’s included

• Loaner gi
• Two-hour class with Andre and a coach
• One free week of fundamentals classes

Good to know

• All guests sign a liability waiver and must be 16+ (under 18 with a guardian).
• Sparring is low intensity, supervised and optional. You can observe any drill.
• Trim fingernails and toenails, remove jewelry and bring flip-flops for off the mat.

Your curator

Andre SilvaBJJ black belt, 9 years as a gym owner

Andre Silva earned his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt in São Paulo and fought professionally for six years before opening his gym. It now has about 400 members and a small amateur and pro fight team. He still teaches the 6 AM fundamentals class himself.