FAQ's and NEED TO KNOW
How does the week free trial work?
You are able to try any of the classes that we offer for a week for free! Please contact us to let us know that you are interested, and we will point you in the right direction to get started! We also have plenty of equipment for you to borrow if you do not have your own.
What if I'm new to the sport and don't really know where to start?
We would love to have you! We do a week free trial for you to make sure that you love it before you sign up for a membership! We will make sure that you feel comfortable in the environment, and you are welcome to come watch any of the classes we have to offer before trying them.
Sign me up! How do I get started?
Amazing! Please contact us through the contact box here or give us a call at (865) 705-6456 and talk to Chloe so we can get you started. We appreciate your interest and would love to have you join our family!
What are the rules?
Please make sure that your clothing does not have zippers or anything hard that can scratch/damage our mats. We also ask that you do not wear any jewelry including necklaces, ear rings, wedding rings, nose piercings, belly button rings, etc. Please be conscious of your personal hygiene including long nails and wearing footwear of some kind anytime you step off of the mats. We also have racks/shelving where you are welcome to leave your things, but please wash your gear...no one likes a smelly gi. We also advise that you wear a mouth guard and cup (if necessary).  Please make sure you get with one of our instructors to fill our a liability form before you step on the mats, and have fun!
I'm from out of town looking to cross-train, can I drop in?
Cross-training is always free. All we ask is that you leave a Google review when you come by! We believe that training should be for all and love to make new friends along the way. Please contact Chloe at (865) 705-6456 to drop by!
Do I need to have previous knowledge to attend?
No, not at all! Our instructors are happy to help you learn from the ground up. We will teach you all of the basics, and make sure that you feel confident in yourself and your skills before introducing you to live situations. We encourage you to try a week for free to make sure you love it before you sign up!
What ages can attend?
Our adult gi and no-gi classes begin at 14 years old, but we also welcome older kids to watch and see if they would like to start in the kids program or adult class. Kids belts will be used until 16 years of age, when they can start as a white belt or transition to a colored belt based off of their years in the kids program. Our kids program begins at 6 years old. Any ages above 16 are absolutely welcome to attend our adult classes, there's no better age to start than today.
What if I'm a female, and rolling with everyone is slightly intimidating?
Not a problem. We are happy to pair you with one of our female instructors or upper belts, and you do not have to roll if you are not comfortable. You are more than welcome to drill with your partner and watch the live grappling until you are, and we will only allow people that you are comfortable with to partner with you. We also welcome you to join one of our women's only self-defense seminars where you will learn how to defend yourself as well as the basics to jiu jitsu!
I want to compete! Where do I start?
Perfect, we are thrilled to have you! Please contact us and talk to Chloe about your prior experience, and we will get you set up in the correct class to help you accomplish your goals. We travel frequently to IBJJF, NAGA, Grappling Industries, and Newbreed tournaments and have fighters compete in matched grappling matches and MMA.
Is it safe?
Yes of course! We will make sure that you know how to fall and defend yourself, and never put you in a situation that you aren't comfortable with. Jiu Jitsu and MMA are all about being smart and knowing when to tap, and our instructors are always on the mat making sure we have and maintain a safe environment.