HOW WE TEACH

Yes! BJJ can be exhausting, however you do not always have to spar. The majority of our class is educational, reviewing technique and understanding positions. In each class there will be a technique of the day followed by the counter to that technique. After that you will spend time drilling the positions. All of that is very manageable for every fitness level and as you progress, you can join in more of the sparring segment of the class.

BJJ is great for women. It can feel overwhelming to begin with especially as it is a close contact sport. However, as the novelty factor wears off and you develop more technical skills, you start to see your body as a tool and the progress in BJJ becomes addictive.

Safety is our first priority for everyone at D’jago. Our instructors are always careful in partnering you with someone at the same level as you, or an experienced practitioner who can support you.

Every class we run can be attended by someone who has never done BJJ before. At D’jago we don’t believe in fancy moves, we focus on understanding the philosophies and fundamental techniques on which the sport is built on.

We start with a warm-up, followed by the technique of the day, then working with your partner you will work the position, testing different actions and reactions. In the All-Level class, there will also be sparring. In the Beginners class there is no sparring.

Safety is our top priority at D’jago. Although we are a contact sport, there are systems in place in a BJJ class that ensure everyone’s safety. Unlike other martial arts, BJJ uses the safeguard of the ‘tap’. This means when you are in a compromised position, you tap and the round is over. Unlike boxing where you finish only when the time is up in the round.