What to wear
- ◆A rash guard or fitted athletic t-shirt
- ◆Athletic shorts, spats, or leggings without zippers or pockets
- ◆No jewelry, watches, or anything that can snag
- ◆Don't buy gear yet. Train your free week first, then talk to a coach about a Gi
Your first BJJ class in Kannapolis: what to expect
Never trained before? Good. Everyone on the mat started exactly where you are. Here is everything you need to know before you walk in, and your first week is free.
Before you come
Three steps
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Claim your free week
Create your account through the signup page. No pressure to join on day one.
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Pick a class
Choose a fundamentals class on the live schedule. Gi or No-Gi both work for a first visit.
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Show up early
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before class so you can meet the coach, change, and get settled.
What to bring
- ◆A water bottle
- ◆Sandals or slides for walking off the mat
- ◆A mouthguard, recommended for live training
- ◆A hair tie and a change of clothes
Mat hygiene
◆Trim your fingernails and toenails before class
◆Wear clean training clothes every session
◆Never wear shoes on the mat, and never walk barefoot off it
◆Stay home if you are sick or have a skin issue
On the mat
How a class runs
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Warm up
Movement drills that build the hip escapes, rolls, and body control you will use for the rest of class.
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The lesson
This depends on the coach. Mike Powell teaches through games and constraints. Mitch Alley shows a technique and breaks down the details.
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With a partner
Mitch's classes are drill focused, so you repeat the technique with a partner. Mike's classes put you in the game or the constraint he set. Either way, a coach walks the room.
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Live training
Positional sparring and rolling against resistance. Tell the coach it is your first class and they will match you with the right partner.
Which class?
Start with fundamentals
Our Gi and No-Gi fundamentals classes are built for new students and cover the core positions, escapes, and submissions every grappler needs. Kids should start in a beginner kids class.
Your first week is free.
Come out, meet the guys and gals, get a feel for the room. If you decide to join the team, we will go from there.
Claim your free week