GENERAL INFO
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WHEN YOU FIRST ARRIVE FOR YOUR FIRST CLASS
(1670 Mount Jefferson Road, West Jefferson)
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Entrance is on the left side of the building. Look for the sign!
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You will need to fill out a waiver for anyone participating. Sign here or scan the QR code when you arrive.
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You will need to set up your membership payment. You can do that here or scan a QR code when you arrive.
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You will need a class card (Santiago will assist) and hand it to Santiago for attendance.
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Sanitize feet and enter the mat space. NO SHOES ARE ALLOWED ON THE MATS.
WHAT TO WEAR
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easy to slide in and out of shoes (Crocs, flip flops etc) because NO SHOES ARE ALLOWED ON THE MATS.
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tight fitting athletic attire
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Clothes SHOULD NOT HAVE zippers, pockets, buttons, or anything that could scratch you, your partners, or the mats.
WHAT NOT DO
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DO NOT walk on the mats with shoes. (parents please help the kiddos with this one)
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DO NOT walk barefoot OFF of the mats. (the goal is to not track floor germs on the mats)
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DO NOT wear any kind of jewelry or watch.
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DO NOT come sick or with contagious skin contagions. As a grappling art, we are in very close contact. Sickness and skin issues can spread very quickly. PLEASE respect your instructor and your training partners by holding off until you are 100% healthy to train!
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Classes start with a jiu jitsu focused warm-up, which will help you learn fundamental movements for the techniques you will learn.
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After warm-ups, your coach will instruct you on various techniques and drill them with a partner.
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Class typically ends with some “live“ rolling (or grappling) with a partner, which will help you to incorporate the techniques you are learning into real world scenario.
FAQs
Do I need any experience to train with Grounded Arts?
Nope! We have specifically designed a curriculum so that all levels, from brand new folks to seasoned veterans of the sport, will be able to learn, grow, and share the mats!
Should I “get in shape” before coming out?
Nope! Jiu Jitsu is a very good way to lose weight, gain strength, and improve cardio! Why not have a blast, learn new skills, and make new friends WHILE getting in the best shape of your life? “There is no fitness like grappling fitness!”
What do I need to get started?
YOURSELF! One of the great things about Jiu Jitsu is that you don’t need expensive, specialized gear to train! Just wear some tight-fitting athletic clothes and easy to take off shoes. A water bottle would be a great help too!
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Am I too old? (Usually by folks in their 40’s and 50’s)
We work with folks of all fitness levels, ages, and past injuries! So far, the oldest student we have had at our partner gym is 89 years old! We promise we can “teach an old dog new tricks”.
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Are my kids too young?
Kids need to have the basic ability to follow instructions, wait their turn and stand in line so the minimum age requirement for our kids class is 7 years old.