Question 1

What's the youngest age you take?

Accepted Answer

Five. Little Champions 1 runs ages 5–6, Little Champions 2 runs 7–9, and Juniors is 10–15. Adults train in the Fundamentals class.

Question 2

Do we need any experience?

Accepted Answer

No. Most people who walk in have never trained. Fundamentals classes assume zero background — you'll be taught positions and movement before anything else.

Question 3

What do we wear the first time?

Accepted Answer

Shorts or leggings and a t-shirt, plus a water bottle and slip-on shoes for walking off the mat. The uniform is included with the trial, so don't buy a gi first.

Question 4

How do we start?

Accepted Answer

Book the $19.99 two-week trial or call (815) 463-9327. We'll put you in the right class and tell you when to arrive.

Question 5

Is Jiu-Jitsu safe for kids?

Accepted Answer

It's one of the safest martial arts to train because there's no striking. Kids learn control and escapes on padded mats, with a coach running every round and clear partner rules.

Question 6

Will my child get thrown in with older, bigger kids?

Accepted Answer

No. That's the point of the age bands — a six-year-old and an eleven-year-old are in different rooms, learning different material at different intensity.

Question 7

My kid is shy and hates new things.

Accepted Answer

That describes about half of our first-timers. They start on the edge, partner with a coach, and get pulled in by the games. Nobody is forced to spar.

Question 8

Can parents watch?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every class, every day. There's a viewing area, and we'd rather you watched than wondered.

Question 9

How often should we train?

Accepted Answer

Two classes a week is the sweet spot. That's enough to actually retain technique instead of relearning it every session.

Question 10

When do we start sparring?

Accepted Answer

When you're ready, not on day one. Adults drill fundamentals first and roll when they're comfortable. Kids do positional games long before anything resembling live rolling.

Question 11

How does the belt system work?

Accepted Answer

Kids move through the Gracie Barra grey/yellow/orange/green ladder with stripes in between. Adults go white → blue → purple → brown → black, with three stripes on white belt opening the GB2 Advanced class.

Question 12

What's GB1, GB2, GB3?

Accepted Answer

The adult curriculum ladder. GB1 is Fundamentals for everyone. GB2 is Advanced — three stripes on white belt and up, with no-gi and live rolling. GB3 is Expert, blue belt and above.

Question 13

Do I have to compete?

Accepted Answer

No. We have a competition team and travel to tournaments, but the overwhelming majority of students never compete and progress just fine.

Question 14

What does it cost to try?

Accepted Answer

$19.99 for two weeks of unlimited classes, uniform included. You're never required to continue when it ends.

Question 15

Am I locked into a contract?

Accepted Answer

Not to try. Membership options get explained after your trial, in person, once you actually know whether you like it.

Question 16

Do you have family rates?

Accepted Answer

Yes — most of our families have more than one person on the mat. Ask us for the current family pricing when you come in.

Question 17

Where are you and where do students come from?

Accepted Answer

We're at 14627 W Edison Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451. Families train with us from Frankfort, Mokena, Joliet, Manhattan, Tinley Park.

Question 18

Am I too old or too out of shape?

Accepted Answer

No. You set the pace in Fundamentals, and getting in shape is what training does — it isn't a prerequisite for it.

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