Free BJJ Intro Class: Defeat Bigger and Stronger Opponents... without punching!
Try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for free before joining our BJJ Beginner Bootcamp.
Pick a date for your free Introduction class👇
✔ 15-second form · ✔ No commitment · ✔ Completely free · ✔ No gear needed · ✔ No fitness needed
Everything you need to know
Location: Nijverheidskaai 3c, 9040 Gent
Duration: ~60 minutes
What to bring: T-shirt, shorts, slippers and a water bottle. Nothing else.
Price: 100% FREE. Zero obligation afterward.
Who it's for: For Men and Women, no matter your age, shape, or fitness level
What you will learn
- A sneaky choke to submit a bigger and stronger opponent
- How to pin someone double your size so they can't escape
- How to get and stay behind someone so you can attack them but their arms and legs can't hit you
- You'll learn to escape anyone trying to hold you down.
What Happens Inside the FREE Intro Class
Step 1: Arrive, Meet the Coaches, and Get Comfortable
We'll just say hi and show you where the dressing room is.
We'll also tell you, “No shoes on the mat, no bare feet outside the mat,” but there's a 50% chance you'll forget that immediately.
Step 2: Learn the 4-step system of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in about 2 minutes
If you watch jiu-jitsu or MMA on YouTube or Instagram, it often seems very complex. But it's actually a simple 4-step system:
- Get to the ground
- Get past the dangerous legs
- Pin your partner
- Submit them with a choke or joint-lock.
Step 3: Play simple training games to learn fundamental BJJ skills
We'll play about 6 games of 5 minutes with a resisting partner. These games are designed to teach you basic skills.
Working with someone who's resisting is a lot more fun; it's also the only way to know if you're doing things correctly.
We'll be working from very safe positions under the watchful eye of an experienced coach.
Step 4: Questions and answers
“Ask any question you might have about the class, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or whatever you might be curious about.
You can also ask me questions about the 2002 board game “Puerto Rico.” It would be weird if you did, but I have a 12-game win streak in my family.
Step 5: Find out the easiest way to get started with BJJ
If you liked the class, and want to continue, there's a chance to sign up at the end of the class. No pressure, though.
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About the coaches
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Stapho Thienpont
Head coach & Co-Founder
- 15 years of experience
- Won many international championships
- Flemish and Dutch champion in his heyday
- Fun fact: Unbeatable at the Dune Uprising boardgame
Dario Provost
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Gi Coach & Co-Founder
- Pan-American Champion m1
- Won many international competitions
- Trains 30 hours per week
- 🎮 Fun fact: Former #1 World of Warcraft player in all of Europe
