Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Wichita Jiu Jitsu is here! Learn how to defend yourself and build self confidence! The class covers Jiu-Jitsu based self defense, submission grappling and women's self defense. Classes available for adults and kids, beginners and advanced levels. Private classes and seminars are available.

All classes are held at the Wichita West 13th location in Studio B.

ADULT SCHEDULE
Monday & Wednesday 8:30am-9:30am
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00pm-8:30pm
Saturday 10:30am-11:30am

KIDS SCHEDULE
Monday & Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm
Saturday 10:30am-11:30am

MONTHLY COST
Members - $55
Non-Members - $90

Wichita Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ADULT classes
Our one and a half hour classes are structured as follows:
20 minutes warm up, stretching
40 minutes techniques
30 minutes OPEN MAT

Wichita Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu KIDS classes
Our one hour classes are structured as follows:
15 minutes warm up, stretching
30 minutes of techniques
15 minutes of OPEN MAT

How we teach
We will typically cover 2 - 3 techniques per session. We might work say one guard pass, one mount, and one submission from the mount. That is, the techniques taught in one night will FLOW from one to another. Each technique will be broken down in great detail by the instructor. The instructor will demonstrate the technique 4 or 5 times, then the students will pair up and try the technique under the watchful eye of the instructor and or some of the more experienced students. After a few months of training, the student will begin to fit the puzzle pieces together, see how the moves relate and can be strung together.

OPEN MAT
Open mat is the time for students to pair up and “roll”, or spar with one another using the techniques that they know. We usually start on our knees, or with one student in the guard in the begging, but as time goes by we’ll stand up and we’ll try to bring the fight down to the floor using some take down technique. This is a good chance to use your techniques against a resisting opponent. The pace is 50-75%, using good control and techniques. These are not death matches, but friendly, controlled bouts. Some of the more advanced students may pick up the pace, but beginners are encouraged to SLOW DOWN and use the techniques. Our instructors emphasize great form on basic techniques. Speed and strength should never make up for poor technique.

The ADULT Belt System In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• White
• Blue
• Purple
• Brown
• Black

Progression through the ranks is slower than in most other styles. It generally takes 2 years (ADULTS) of consistent training to progress one rank. Progress is based on classes attended, the ability to perform certain techniques, and the ability to “hang with” others at that belt level. It is a 7 to 9 year path of consistent training to become a black belt, which is truly elite. In general, the belt color is de-emphasized in BJJ, with more emphasis on improving ones skills. (BELT IS ONLY TO HOLD THE GI).

Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Youth BJJ is offered to children ages 5+. The curriculum is the same as the adult BJJ, but at a slower pace. The techniques are broken down into great detail. There is an emphasis on self defense techniques (breaking wrist grabs, escaping bear hugs, escaping the mount, etc.). We are mainly teaching the self defense and the body control techniques to the kids. As they advance we introduce submissions on a limited basis.

Many of our children take both Tae Kwon Do and Jiu Jitsu. These are very complementary and provide the child with a solid basis for continued study of the martial arts as they grow.

The KIDS Belt System In BJJ
• White
• Yellow
• Orange
• Green
• Blue
• Purple
• Brown
• Black