Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Savage Citizen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu welcomes complete beginners, including people with no martial arts or grappling experience. Core Concepts classes introduce essential movements, positions, and techniques in a structured setting so athletes can build their skills progressively.
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Savage Citizen emphasizes a safe, supportive, and welcoming training environment, and women are actively represented in its coaching and training community. The academy's approach centers on structured instruction and steady development for students at every experience level.
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Core Concepts is the natural starting point for learning fundamental positions, movements, and techniques. It is available multiple times throughout the week, including evening and weekend options. New students should contact the academy if they are uncertain which class best fits their experience or goals.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu develops strength, mobility, balance, coordination, endurance, and problem-solving under pressure. These qualities can benefit athletes from wrestling, football, running, weightlifting, CrossFit, and other sports. Because technique and leverage matter as much as size or raw power, training can be adapted to many body types and athletic backgrounds.
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No. You can use Jiu Jitsu to build fitness rather than waiting to get fit first. New students can begin at an appropriate pace and gradually improve their conditioning, strength, mobility, and confidence. Savage Citizen also offers BJJ HIIT, conditioning, and mobility classes for athletes who want focused supplemental training.
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Yes. The schedule includes Gi training from Sunday through Wednesday and NoGi training on Thursday and Friday, with NoGi classes also offered on Saturday. Training in both formats helps students develop a broader grappling skill set.
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Yes. Experienced athletes can attend Advanced BJJ/Open Mat, Skill Refinement, Team Roll Sessions, and Gi or NoGi Competition Training. These classes provide opportunities for focused drilling, live rounds, advanced technical development, and competition preparation.
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Yes. Breakfast Club BJJ begins at 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Skill Refinement classes are also available at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, making the schedule suitable for athletes who prefer to train before work or school.
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Yes. Savage Citizen offers classes at 11:30 a.m. every weekday. Lunch BJJ HIIT runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, while Lunch BJJ Concepts is scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday.