Beginners · Ages 16+
Fundamentals
A 12-week cycle of the core positions, escapes and submissions. Built for day one, and for everyone who wants a stronger base.
Level
Beginner
Duration
60 minutes
Classes
8 per week
Uniform
Gi (loaner available)
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Overview
Where every black belt began.
Fundamentals is where you learn the language of Jiu-Jitsu. Each class starts with a light warm-up, moves into one technique broken down step by step, then finishes with positional sparring, where you practise against real resistance from a set starting point.
There's no full sparring until you're ready, and a coach is always on the mat. Most students move into all-levels classes after three to six months, but many keep coming back to Fundamentals for years.
Breakfalls and safe movement
Escaping mount and side control
Closed guard control and sweeps
Passing the guard with pressure
Back takes and rear naked choke
Armbar, triangle and kimura
Two reliable takedowns
Self-defense against grabs
Class times
Find a time that fits.
Full schedule
Classes run mornings, lunchtimes, evenings and weekends. See every session for this program on the full timetable.
Who it's for
Is this you?
Perfect if you…
Have never trained a martial art
Are coming back after a long break
Want fitness that doesn't feel like a workout
Want real, practical self-defense
Maybe not if you…
Are already a blue belt or above (try all-levels)
Are under 16 (see Kids & Teens)
Only want hard competition rounds
Are recovering from a current injury
Your coach
“The best thing a beginner can do is show up tired, confused and a bit nervous. That's exactly how it's supposed to feel.”
Kai Moreau
Head coach · 3rd degree black belt
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