FAQ
Jiu jitsu is for anyone who is willing to put in the mat time.
If you have any chronic health issues or medical conditions please consult your physician before starting any contact sport / martial art.
No previous experience required. Being a complete novice / beginner is not a bad thing as a student with an empty cup is always ready to have their cup filled with knowledge. 4Seven has classes for all levels.
In the beginning, you can expect to get tapped a lot. With little to no experience you will most likely be working and focusing on positional escapes and submission defense. This isn’t a bad thing as everyone was a white belt at some point throughout their jiu jitsu journey. And the old mantra “a good defense is a good offense” still holds true in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
If you are new to bjj or you are a no-gi practitioner, then shorts and a t-shirt will suffice.
Be sure any and all attire does not have any zippers, buttons, buckles, belts, or pins, that may cause injury during practice.
- Always treat your coaches and training partners with respect
- Show up on time. Students found to be deliberately skipping warm ups will not be allowed to participate in sparring
- You have the right to refuse training with anyone with whom you do not feel safe or comfortable
- No shoes on the mats
- No food, drink, or chewing gum on mats
- If you are feeling ill, stay home!
- No training with contagious skin infections (eg. staph, ringworm)
- Training attire must be freshly laundered prior to every class
- Finger & toe nails must be kept short, clean, and filed
- Remove all jewelry and piercings prior to stepping on the mats
- Do not use your skills to instigate unsanctioned violence outside of the gym
We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone not respecting these guidelines.
Our facility includes change rooms, a bathroom with full shower, and a lounge area equipped with beverages, tv and wifi for guests and members to enjoy and unwind from a hard day’s work.