Frequently Asked Questions

Tell me about the dojo.
What is ju-jitsu?
How does what you do differ from...
Will this really work for me?
I have a bad (shoulder, knee, back etc.).
I'm too old.
What will I learn?
I just want a short self-defense class.
Do you spar or compete?
Do you grapple?
I hold dan rank in another style.
How long will it take me to earn my black belt?
Will I get a workout training here?
What should I wear to try a class?
What's the best day to come?
What sorts of fees do you charge?
What do you mean by "unlimited training"?
How do I sign up?
Do you have gift certificates available?

I'm too old.

Perhaps - but perhaps not. An attacker won't give you a choice, so we'll give you the means to defend yourself while working within your limitations. You may find that you can do the majority of the techniques, but that some may need to be modified or perhaps avoided because they are outside your limitations. Please discuss your specific concerns with a medical professional.

The gentleman on the right began training with us at the age of 78. He was promoted to blue belt before becoming too busy to train. He also continued to fly, having been a bombardier in WWII. The gentleman on the left was 64 when he began, and was promoted to nikkyu before moving out of the area and also being very busy! Both were excellent students, and trained with us exactly as have all our other students.