At Paxibellum Jiu-Jitsu, our Intro Program is your pathway to becoming a capable and confident training partner in just about 15 hours. In your first class, you’ll learn the back mount pin and the rear naked choke. From there, we’ll guide you through the basics of the guard— which in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu means using your arms and legs to defend yourself and control your opponent when you’re on your back.

In our program, you’ll learn how to use the guard not just to avoid getting pinned, but also to create offensive opportunities. You’ll also learn the art of guard passing—how to get past your partner’s guard so you can move into a pinning position. We combine cooperative drilling, constraint-based games, and supervised sparring to help you put these skills into practice.

Plus, you can join any class on our schedule, and we’ll integrate the Intro Program into that session. No matter when you start, you’ll get personalized guidance while training alongside our regular class.

In short, our Intro Program gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, along with the skills and safety awareness to thrive on the mats.”