December 29, 2008 in News by Gumby

Heroes Martial Arts Class Schedule and Descriptions

Jiu Jitsu Gi:

This is the traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class (with gi mandatory).  This class is open to all levels and follows the traditional sequence of warm ups, techniques, then sparring, with drilling intermittently used.   What is shown will vary from class to class depending on the level of the students, questions that have arisen, etc, but can vary from brushing up on fundamentals to learning the latest advanced techniques.

No Gi:

This is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class with the gi being optional.  This class is open to all levels and follows the traditional sequence of warm ups, techniques, then sparring, with drilling intermittently used.   What is shown will vary from class to class depending on the level of the students, questions that have arisen, etc but can vary from brushing up on fundamentals to learning the latest advanced techniques.

Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals Class:

Fundamentals is an hour long class open to all levels, but specifically targeting beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on the basics of Jiu Jitsu.  These classes will be gi only and really work specifically on core positions, philosophies and technique.  Although there will be drilling to reinforce the technique and positions, there will be no sparring in the Fundamentals class.  Also, the classes taught will be scheduled ahead of time, so students who wish to work on a particular fundamental will have the ability to choose a class that will work on a specific need.

Judo:

Judo is a art and a sport emphasizing takedowns, clinch work with the gi (jacket) and grappling.  The class can be taken to supplement the traditional groundwork curriculum of the Jiu Jitsu class, or exclusively as a stand-alone class in order to appreciate the art to judo.  Particular emphasis will be placed on safety and break falling.

Wrestling:

In wrestling we explore different styles of wrestling and takedowns, both in the context of submission grappling/MMA as well as a sport unto itself.  The classes will segue into the no gi class.

Competition Class:

The competition class is for the most hard core of students, and is designed to give an edge to those students who wish to actively compete.  Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged for anyone who wishes to compete.  This class will emphasize the team concept more than any of the other classes, and students who choose to compete will enter knowing they have the full support of the academy from pre-competition preparation through coaching during the actual matches.

Warm ups and workout will be far more intense for the competition class than the regular classes.  Specific tournament strategies and rules will be discussed and video may be reviewed.  Sparring sessions will replicate as closely as possible tournament situations students are preparing for, including mock tournaments.

Open Mat:

Open mat is an adult class with no scheduled curriculum, and a chance for students to interact with each other, free spar, work on techniques individually, and ask the instructor questions.

Kids Class:

The kids class will be designed for ages 6-12. This class will last for 50 minutes and will first and foremost emphasize having fun and enjoying exercise. The students will learn discipline and values all in the context of learning Jiu Jitsu.

Teens Class:

The teens class will be designed for ages 13-18 and will serve as a bridge for the children and adults classes.  The class will be one hour long and be structured in the same way as the adult’s lunch/corporate classes will be.